Overall score
Brinsmead
46.8/100
Redlynch
42.3/100
Brinsmead vs Redlynch, QLD Suburb Comparison
Brinsmead for families and investment; Redlynch for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrinsmeadRedlynch
Crime rate
Brinsmead
236.8 / 1k
Redlynch
236.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brinsmead
75
Redlynch
51
Population
Brinsmead
5,537
Redlynch
10,571
Metric leadBrinsmead 6Redlynch 41 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 | Redlynch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 236.8 / 1k | 236.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 12 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 51 |
| Green cover | 15.6% | 16.7% |
| Population | 5,537 | 10,571 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Brinsmead reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Redlynch is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Brinsmead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Redlynch is the better pick for parks and reserves, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brinsmead, while Redlynch 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.