Overall score
Brownlow Hill
37.7/100
Orangeville
34.2/100
Brownlow Hill vs Orangeville, NSW suburb comparison
Orangeville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brownlow HillOrangeville
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
Metric leadBrownlow Hill 6Orangeville 12 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOrangeville
- Best for familiesOrangeville
- Best for investmentOrangeville
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 | Brownlow Hill | Orangeville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 14 |
| Population | 384 | 1,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Brownlow Hill reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; Orangeville is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Brownlow Hill tends to lead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, while Orangeville stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Orangeville, while Brownlow Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.