Overall score
Brooklet
52.7/100
Fernleigh
51.0/100
Brooklet vs Fernleigh, NSW Suburb Comparison
Brooklet for schools; Fernleigh for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrookletFernleigh
Crime rate
Brooklet
22.5 / 1k
Fernleigh
22.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brooklet
0
Fernleigh
2
Population
Brooklet
253
Fernleigh
298
Metric leadBrooklet 3Fernleigh 62 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 | Brooklet | Fernleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.5 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 25 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 253 | 298 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brooklet is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Fernleigh is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Brooklet tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Fernleigh stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees and families may find Brooklet the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fernleigh.
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.