Brownsville vs Kanahooka
The verdict
Brownsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $901K versus $980K in Kanahooka. Kanahooka rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Kanahooka is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 7.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Brownsville rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Kanahooka).
Scores
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 61 |
| Transport | 57 | 61 |
| Education | 36 | 42 |
| Liveability | 76 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 524 | 5,698 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,160 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 77.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Brownsville High Growth · Kanahooka High Growth
Property
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $901K | $980K |
| Median unit price | $515K | $840K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 193 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 105 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 573 | 158 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,779 | 2,896 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 942 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brownsville · Kanahooka
Transport
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 202 | 203 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.9 km | 77.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Brownsville | Kanahooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 524 | 5,698 |
| Estimated 2025 | 536 | 5,829 |
| Projected 2041 | 720 | 7,830 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brownsville or Kanahooka?
Brownsville has the higher residential safety score (Brownsville 100/100 vs Kanahooka 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Brownsville or Kanahooka?
Brownsville is more affordable, with a median house price of $901K versus $980K.
Which has better public transport, Brownsville or Kanahooka?
Kanahooka has the higher transport score (Brownsville 57/100 vs Kanahooka 61/100).
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