Overall score
Brookvale
71.1/100
Queenscliff
53.4/100
Brookvale vs Queenscliff, NSW suburb comparison
Brookvale for investment and value; Queenscliff for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrookvaleQueenscliff
Crime rate
Brookvale
46.8 / 1k
Queenscliff
20.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookvale
527
Queenscliff
54
Population
Brookvale
3,389
Queenscliff
3,407
Metric leadBrookvale 6Queenscliff 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesQueenscliff
- Best for familiesQueenscliff
- Best for beach lifestyleQueenscliff
- Best for investmentBrookvale
- Best for best valueBrookvale
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 | Brookvale | Queenscliff |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.1/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.8 / 1k | 20.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 33 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 527 | 54 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 10 |
| Population | 3,389 | 3,407 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brookvale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Queenscliff is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Queenscliff is shaped by the coast, Brookvale offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Brookvale pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Queenscliff is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Brookvale suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Queenscliff is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.