Overall score
Brinsmead
46.8/100
Kamerunga
39.8/100
Brinsmead vs Kamerunga, QLD Suburb Comparison
Brinsmead for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrinsmeadKamerunga
Crime rate
Brinsmead
236.8 / 1k
Kamerunga
237.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brinsmead
75
Kamerunga
8
Population
Brinsmead
5,537
Kamerunga
962
Metric leadBrinsmead 7Kamerunga 12 tiedacross 10 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 | Kamerunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 236.8 / 1k | 237.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 8 |
| Green cover | 15.6% | 28.5% |
| Population | 5,537 | 962 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Brinsmead is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Kamerunga is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Brinsmead pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Kamerunga is the better pick for a quieter safety profile. On housing, Brinsmead sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Kamerunga.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brinsmead, while Kamerunga 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.