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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
BrinkinTiwi
Overall6761
Transport4144
Education7457
Liveability8682

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BrinkinTiwi
Population1,1172,511
Median age3440
Median household income (wk)$2,274$2,022
Bachelor degree or higher62.4%44.4%
Born in Australia49.7%58.2%
Avg household size2.52.6

Growth: Brinkin Moderate Growth · Tiwi Moderate Growth

Property

BrinkinTiwi
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Data not available

Safety

BrinkinTiwi
Residential safety score6870
Break & enter dwelling /100k358319
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not availableData not available
Domestic assault /100k1,0741,115
Total incidents /100k (all)7,3077,307

Total incidents over time

Schools

BrinkinTiwi
Total schools02
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available929

See the full school list on each profile: Brinkin · Tiwi

Transport

BrinkinTiwi
Transport score4144
Train stations00
Bus stops420
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4448
Nearest train station (km)Data not availableData not available

Liveability

BrinkinTiwi
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks149
PlaygroundsData not available2
Swimming pools11
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)670 m920 m
Distance to CBD (km)10.6 km12.2 km
Nearest beach (km)1.6 km900 m
Nearest hospital (km)2.4 km670 m

Population & growth

BrinkinTiwi
Population (2021)1,1172,511
Estimated 20251,0972,511
Projected 20411,2702,856
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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