Overall score
Braunstone
29.9/100
Glenreagh
27.7/100
Braunstone vs Glenreagh, NSW Suburb Comparison
Braunstone for schools; Glenreagh for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BraunstoneGlenreagh
Crime rate
Braunstone
113.0 / 1k
Glenreagh
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braunstone
0
Glenreagh
2
Population
Braunstone
284
Glenreagh
1,005
Metric leadBraunstone 4Glenreagh 43 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesGlenreagh
- Best for best valueGlenreagh
- Best for best schoolsBraunstone
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Braunstone | Glenreagh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 27.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 103 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 284 | 1,005 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Braunstone is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Glenreagh is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Braunstone tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Glenreagh stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Braunstone sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Glenreagh.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glenreagh, 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.