Brinsmead vs Freshwater
The verdict
Brinsmead rates higher for liveability (64 vs 58). Freshwater rates higher for education (60 vs 53).
Scores
BrinsmeadFreshwater
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 38 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 60 |
| Liveability | 64 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,537 | 2,142 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,190 | $1,867 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.1% | 47.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 75.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Brinsmead — · Freshwater —
Property
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $775 | 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
Safety
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,691 | 2,708 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 650 | 654 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brinsmead · Freshwater
Transport
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1255.9 km | 1257.5 km |
Liveability
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 22 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1394.8 km | 1396.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Brinsmead | Freshwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,537 | 2,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,652 | 2,184 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brinsmead or Freshwater?
Brinsmead and Freshwater have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better schools, Brinsmead or Freshwater?
Freshwater has a higher average school ICSEA (Brinsmead 1042 vs Freshwater 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brinsmead or Freshwater?
Brinsmead and Freshwater have similar transport scores.
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