Brown Hill vs Nerrina
The verdict
Brown Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $650K in Nerrina. Brown Hill rates higher for transport (43 vs 35). Brown Hill is closer to the coast (71.9 km vs 73.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Brown Hill rates higher (61 vs 23/100 in Nerrina).
Scores
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 45 |
| Transport | 43 | 35 |
| Education | 57 | 61 |
| Liveability | 42 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,489 | 970 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,757 | $2,405 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 88.6% | 90.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Brown Hill High Growth · Nerrina High Growth
Property
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $638K | $650K |
| Median unit price | $390K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.8% | -10.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 512 | 1,340 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 334 | 412 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 178 | 206 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,052 | 4,330 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brown Hill · Nerrina
Transport
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 71.9 km | 73.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 97.1 km | 98.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Brown Hill | Nerrina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,489 | 970 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,643 | 1,003 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,156 | 1,330 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brown Hill or Nerrina?
Brown Hill has the higher residential safety score (Brown Hill 61/100 vs Nerrina 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Brown Hill or Nerrina?
Brown Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $650K.
Which has better schools, Brown Hill or Nerrina?
Brown Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Brown Hill 985 vs Nerrina 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brown Hill or Nerrina?
Brown Hill has the higher transport score (Brown Hill 43/100 vs Nerrina 35/100).
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