Brinkin vs Tiwi
The verdict
Brinkin rates higher for education (74 vs 57). Brinkin has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 48 min).
Scores
BrinkinTiwi
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 61 |
| Transport | 41 | 44 |
| Education | 74 | 57 |
| Liveability | 86 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,117 | 2,511 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,274 | $2,022 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.4% | 44.4% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 58.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Brinkin Moderate Growth · Tiwi Moderate Growth
Property
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 358 | 319 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,074 | 1,115 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 929 |
Transport
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 670 m | 920 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.6 km | 12.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 900 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 670 m |
Population & growth
| Brinkin | Tiwi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,117 | 2,511 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,097 | 2,511 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,270 | 2,856 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.45% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brinkin or Tiwi?
Tiwi has the higher residential safety score (Brinkin 68/100 vs Tiwi 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Brinkin or Tiwi?
Tiwi has the higher transport score (Brinkin 41/100 vs Tiwi 44/100).
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