Brooklet vs Fernleigh
The verdict
Fernleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.55M in Brooklet. Brooklet rates higher for transport (35 vs 0).
Scores
BrookletFernleigh
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 25 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 67 | 66 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 253 | 298 |
| Median age | 51 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.9% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Brooklet Moderate Growth · Fernleigh Moderate Growth
Property
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,005 | $1,005 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 84 | 70 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 791 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,162 | 671 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brooklet · Fernleigh
Transport
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 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) | 4.2 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 610.8 km | 607.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.2 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.8 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| Brooklet | Fernleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 253 | 298 |
| Estimated 2025 | 268 | 315 |
| Projected 2041 | 282 | 332 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Brooklet or Fernleigh?
Fernleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.55M.
Which has better public transport, Brooklet or Fernleigh?
Brooklet has the higher transport score (Brooklet 35/100 vs Fernleigh 0/100).
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