Alawa vs Brinkin
The verdict
Brinkin rates higher for education (74 vs 58). Alawa has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 44 min).
Scores
AlawaBrinkin
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 67 |
| Transport | 45 | 41 |
| Education | 58 | 74 |
| Liveability | 90 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,078 | 1,117 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $2,274 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 62.4% |
| Born in Australia | 53.6% | 49.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Alawa Moderate Growth · Brinkin Moderate Growth
Property
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 337 | 358 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,107 | 1,074 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | Data not available |
Transport
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 670 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.8 km | 10.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Alawa | Brinkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,078 | 1,117 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,184 | 1,097 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,363 | 1,270 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | -0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alawa or Brinkin?
Alawa has the higher residential safety score (Alawa 69/100 vs Brinkin 68/100).
Which has better public transport, Alawa or Brinkin?
Alawa has the higher transport score (Alawa 45/100 vs Brinkin 41/100).
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