Allambie Heights vs Brookvale
The verdict
Brookvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.41M versus $2.73M in Allambie Heights. Brookvale rates higher for liveability (99 vs 92). Brookvale is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 4.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Allambie Heights rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Brookvale).
Scores
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 77 |
| Transport | 45 | 51 |
| Education | 85 | 82 |
| Liveability | 92 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,317 | 3,389 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,890 | $2,127 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.2% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 70.2% | 55.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Allambie Heights Stable · Brookvale Stable
Property
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.73M | $2.41M |
| Median unit price | $863K | $935K |
| House price YoY | 17.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 14 | 30 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 207 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 109 | 118 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,298 | 18,295 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,108 |
See the full school list on each profile: Allambie Heights · Brookvale
Transport
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 8.8 km |
Liveability
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 24 |
| Parks | 15 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.2 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Allambie Heights | Brookvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,317 | 3,389 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,450 | 3,600 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,468 | 3,504 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Allambie Heights or Brookvale?
Allambie Heights has the higher residential safety score (Allambie Heights 100/100 vs Brookvale 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Allambie Heights or Brookvale?
Brookvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.41M versus $2.73M.
Which has better schools, Allambie Heights or Brookvale?
Brookvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Allambie Heights 1083 vs Brookvale 1108; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Allambie Heights or Brookvale?
Brookvale has the higher transport score (Allambie Heights 45/100 vs Brookvale 51/100).
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