Overall score
Braunstone
30.3/100
Glenugie
22.8/100
Braunstone vs Glenugie, NSW suburb comparison
Braunstone for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BraunstoneGlenugie
Crime rate
Braunstone
113.0 / 1k
Glenugie
111.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braunstone
0
Glenugie
0
Population
Braunstone
284
Glenugie
1,298
Metric leadBraunstone 3Glenugie 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBraunstone
- Best for familiesBraunstone
- Best for investmentBraunstone
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 | Glenugie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.3/100 | 22.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 69.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 113.0 / 1k | 111.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 24 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 20 |
| Population | 284 | 1,298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | — |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Braunstone is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Glenugie is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Braunstone pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Glenugie is the better pick for housing affordability and a larger local community. On housing, Braunstone sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Glenugie.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Braunstone, while Glenugie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.