Overall score
Brownlow Hill
37.7/100
Theresa Park
34.7/100
Theresa Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brownlow Hill
37.7/100
Theresa Park
34.7/100
Crime rate
Brownlow Hill
22.3 / 1k
Theresa Park
22.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brownlow Hill
15
Theresa Park
4
Population
Brownlow Hill
384
Theresa Park
600
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 | Theresa Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.3 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 1 |
| Population | 384 | 600 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Brownlow Hill reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; Theresa Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Brownlow Hill pulls ahead on public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Theresa Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Theresa Park, while Brownlow Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.