Overall score
Herne Hill
35.8/100
Jane Brook
46.7/100
Herne Hill for schools; Jane Brook for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Herne Hill
35.8/100
Jane Brook
46.7/100
Crime rate
Herne Hill
5931.2 / 1k
Jane Brook
2531.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Herne Hill
41
Jane Brook
13
Population
Herne Hill
1,542
Jane Brook
3,670
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 | Herne Hill | Jane Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 5931.2 / 1k | 2531.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 19 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 13 |
| Population | 1,542 | 3,670 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Herne Hill is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Jane Brook is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel.
Herne Hill pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Jane Brook is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Herne Hill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Jane Brook for investors and value-focused buyers.