Brinsmead vs Whitfield
The verdict
Whitfield rates higher for liveability (83 vs 64). Whitfield is closer to the coast (3.2 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
BrinsmeadWhitfield
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 46 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 58 |
| Liveability | 64 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,537 | 4,262 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,190 | $1,681 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.1% | 43.9% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 73.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Brinsmead — · Whitfield —
Property
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,691 | 2,698 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 650 | 657 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,851 | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 969 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brinsmead · Whitfield
Transport
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1255.3 km |
Liveability
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 22 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1394.8 km | 1394.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Brinsmead | Whitfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,537 | 4,262 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,652 | 4,321 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brinsmead or Whitfield?
Brinsmead and Whitfield have similar residential safety scores (18 and 18/100).
Which has better schools, Brinsmead or Whitfield?
Brinsmead has a higher average school ICSEA (Brinsmead 1042 vs Whitfield 969; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brinsmead or Whitfield?
Brinsmead and Whitfield have similar transport scores.
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