Overall score
Jane Brook
39.9/100
Koongamia
37.2/100
Jane Brook for investment and value; Koongamia for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jane Brook
39.9/100
Koongamia
37.2/100
Crime rate
Jane Brook
43.1 / 1k
Koongamia
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jane Brook
18
Koongamia
26
Population
Jane Brook
3,670
Koongamia
985
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 | Jane Brook | Koongamia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.3/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 10 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 26 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Population | 3,670 | 985 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Jane Brook is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Koongamia is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Jane Brook pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Koongamia is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities.
Jane Brook suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Koongamia is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.