Brooklet vs Fernleigh, NSW suburb comparison

Brooklet for retirees and families; Fernleigh for investment and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

BrookletFernleigh

Overall score

Brooklet

35.5/100

Fernleigh

35.8/100

Crime rate

Brooklet

22.5 / 1k

Fernleigh

22.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Brooklet

0

Fernleigh

2

Population

Brooklet

253

Fernleigh

298

Metric leadBrooklet 1Fernleigh 8across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBrookletFernleigh
Overall score35.5/10035.8/100
Housing (desirability)35.8/10048.5/100
Crime rate22.5 / 1k22.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops925
Walkability13.5/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities02
Planning activity43
Population253298
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

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 overall desirability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Fernleigh stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Retirees and families may find Brooklet the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Fernleigh.

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