Brownsville vs Farmborough Heights
The verdict
Brownsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $901K versus $1.07M in Farmborough Heights. Brownsville rates higher for liveability (76 vs 41). Farmborough Heights rates higher for education (56 vs 36). Farmborough Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (195 vs 202 min).
Scores
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 56 |
| Transport | 57 | 72 |
| Education | 36 | 56 |
| Liveability | 76 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 524 | 4,179 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,160 | $2,234 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 36.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Brownsville High Growth · Farmborough Heights Stable
Property
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $901K | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $515K | $801K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 72 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 573 | 215 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,779 | 1,890 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brownsville · Farmborough Heights
Transport
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 202 | 195 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.9 km | 74.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Brownsville | Farmborough Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 524 | 4,179 |
| Estimated 2025 | 536 | 4,226 |
| Projected 2041 | 720 | 4,429 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brownsville or Farmborough Heights?
Brownsville and Farmborough Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Brownsville or Farmborough Heights?
Brownsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $901K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Brownsville or Farmborough Heights?
Farmborough Heights has the higher transport score (Brownsville 57/100 vs Farmborough Heights 72/100).
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