Overall score
Brownlow Hill
37.7/100
Mount Hunter
35.8/100
Brownlow Hill for value; Mount Hunter for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brownlow Hill
37.7/100
Mount Hunter
35.8/100
Crime rate
Brownlow Hill
22.3 / 1k
Mount Hunter
22.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brownlow Hill
15
Mount Hunter
2
Population
Brownlow Hill
384
Mount Hunter
749
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 | Brownlow Hill | Mount Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 22.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Population | 384 | 749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Brownlow Hill reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; Mount Hunter is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Mount Hunter sits among greener hillside streets, while Brownlow Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Brownlow Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Mount Hunter is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Mount Hunter, while Brownlow Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.