Brooklyn Park vs West Richmond
The verdict
Brooklyn Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.07M in West Richmond. Brooklyn Park rates higher for education (75 vs 70). West Richmond rates higher for liveability (77 vs 71). West Richmond has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 27 min). On the separate residential safety score, West Richmond rates higher (93 vs 39/100 in Brooklyn Park).
Scores
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 72 |
| Transport | 74 | 70 |
| Education | 75 | 70 |
| Liveability | 71 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,040 | 1,087 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,466 | $1,506 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.6% | 42.8% |
| Born in Australia | 57.7% | 61.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Brooklyn Park Moderate Growth · West Richmond Moderate Growth
Property
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.1% | 34.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 496 | 92 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 238 | 184 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,873 | 10,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brooklyn Park · West Richmond
Transport
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 4.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.1 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Brooklyn Park | West Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,040 | 1,087 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,332 | 1,167 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,767 | 1,289 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.42% | 1.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brooklyn Park or West Richmond?
West Richmond has the higher residential safety score (Brooklyn Park 39/100 vs West Richmond 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Brooklyn Park or West Richmond?
Brooklyn Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Brooklyn Park or West Richmond?
Brooklyn Park has the higher transport score (Brooklyn Park 74/100 vs West Richmond 70/100).
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