Overall score
Brinsmead
46.8/100
Edge Hill
52.3/100
Brinsmead vs Edge Hill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Brinsmead for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrinsmeadEdge Hill
Crime rate
Brinsmead
236.8 / 1k
Edge Hill
236.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brinsmead
75
Edge Hill
159
Population
Brinsmead
5,537
Edge Hill
4,088
Metric leadBrinsmead 3Edge Hill 53 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Brinsmead | Edge Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 236.8 / 1k | 236.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 9 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 159 |
| Green cover | 15.6% | 25.7% |
| Population | 5,537 | 4,088 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Brinsmead is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Edge Hill is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Brinsmead tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Edge Hill stands out for walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities. Brinsmead generally means more sought-after housing, while Edge Hill leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brinsmead, while Edge Hill 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.