Brinsmead vs Redlynch, QLD suburb comparison

Brinsmead for families and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BrinsmeadRedlynch

Overall score

Brinsmead

54.3/100

Redlynch

48.8/100

Crime rate

Brinsmead

145.9 / 1k

Redlynch

145.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Brinsmead

72

Redlynch

49

Population

Brinsmead

5,537

Redlynch

10,571

Metric leadBrinsmead 4Redlynch 32 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryBrinsmeadRedlynch
Overall score54.3/10048.8/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10091.7/100
Crime rate145.9 / 1k145.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools31
Parks & reserves912
Walkability6.5/1002.0/100
Nearby amenities7249
Population5,53710,571
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/109/10

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 walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Redlynch is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.

On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Redlynch, while Brinsmead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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