Overall score
Brownlow Hill
50.7/100
Orangeville
50.6/100
Brownlow Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brownlow Hill
50.7/100
Orangeville
50.6/100
Crime rate
Brownlow Hill
22.3 / 1k
Orangeville
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brownlow Hill
15
Orangeville
1
Population
Brownlow Hill
384
Orangeville
1,354
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 | Orangeville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.7/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Population | 384 | 1,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Brownlow Hill reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Orangeville is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Brownlow Hill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Orangeville stands out for a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Orangeville, while Brownlow Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.