Overall score
Brookdale
42.5/100
Haynes
38.7/100
Brookdale for families and schools; Haynes for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brookdale
42.5/100
Haynes
38.7/100
Crime rate
Brookdale
3551.7 / 1k
Haynes
4374.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookdale
24
Haynes
17
Population
Brookdale
2,968
Haynes
2,417
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.
Put side by side, Brookdale is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Haynes is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Brookdale tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Haynes stands out for parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Brookdale generally means more approachable housing costs, while Haynes leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Brookdale, while Haynes remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.