Overall score
Brooklyn
37.5/100
Dangar Island
18.7/100
Brooklyn vs Dangar Island, NSW suburb comparison
Brooklyn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrooklynDangar Island
Crime rate
Brooklyn
109.0 / 1k
Dangar Island
108.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brooklyn
5
Dangar Island
17
Population
Brooklyn
737
Dangar Island
313
Metric leadBrooklyn 6Dangar Island 4across 10 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 | Brooklyn | Dangar Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 18.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 6.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 109.0 / 1k | 108.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 1 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 737 | 313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Brooklyn reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Dangar Island is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Brooklyn sits among greener hillside streets, while Dangar Island keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Brooklyn is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Dangar Island answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Brooklyn, while Dangar Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.