Overall score
Braunstone
29.9/100
Elland
33.5/100
Elland for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Braunstone
29.9/100
Elland
33.5/100
Crime rate
Braunstone
113.0 / 1k
Elland
111.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braunstone
0
Elland
0
Population
Braunstone
284
Elland
331
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Braunstone | Elland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 111.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 21 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 284 | 331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Braunstone is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Elland is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Braunstone is stronger for public transport access and a calmer planning outlook; Elland answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Braunstone sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Elland.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Elland, while Braunstone remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.