Brownsville vs Koonawarra
The verdict
Koonawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $774K versus $903K in Brownsville. Brownsville rates higher for liveability (76 vs 71). Koonawarra rates higher for transport (64 vs 57). On the separate residential safety score, Brownsville rates higher (100 vs 48/100 in Koonawarra).
Scores
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 57 |
| Transport | 57 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 33 |
| Liveability | 76 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 524 | 3,732 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,160 | $1,258 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 14.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Brownsville High Growth · Koonawarra High Growth
Property
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $903K | $774K |
| Median unit price | $519K | $810K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 573 | 1,072 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,069 | 7,985 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 835 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brownsville · Koonawarra
Transport
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.9 km | 79.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.6 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 524 | 3,732 |
| Estimated 2025 | 536 | 3,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 720 | 5,128 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brownsville or Koonawarra?
Brownsville has the higher residential safety score (Brownsville 100/100 vs Koonawarra 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Brownsville or Koonawarra?
Koonawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $774K versus $903K.
Which has better public transport, Brownsville or Koonawarra?
Koonawarra has the higher transport score (Brownsville 57/100 vs Koonawarra 64/100).
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