Overall score
Brunswick
29.5/100
Roelands
37.3/100
Brunswick for schools; Roelands for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brunswick
29.5/100
Roelands
37.3/100
Crime rate
Brunswick
6162.3 / 1k
Roelands
7853.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brunswick
0
Roelands
1
Population
Brunswick
1,195
Roelands
938
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.
Brunswick reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Roelands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Brunswick tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Roelands stands out for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. Brunswick generally means more approachable housing costs, while Roelands leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Brunswick suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Roelands is the stronger match for retirees and investors.