Overall score
Brooklet
52.7/100
Newrybar
47.2/100
Brooklet for investment and value; Newrybar for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brooklet
52.7/100
Newrybar
47.2/100
Crime rate
Brooklet
22.5 / 1k
Newrybar
21.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brooklet
0
Newrybar
0
Population
Brooklet
253
Newrybar
532
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.
| Category | Brooklet | Newrybar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.5 / 1k | 21.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 40 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 253 | 532 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Brooklet is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Newrybar is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Brooklet pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Newrybar is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and value-focused buyers may find Brooklet the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Newrybar.
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.