Overall score
Brinsmead
54.3/100
Redlynch
48.8/100
Brinsmead for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
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.