Brownsville vs Koonawarra
The verdict
Koonawarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $793K versus $901K in Brownsville. Brownsville rates higher for liveability (76 vs 71). Koonawarra rates higher for transport (64 vs 57). Brownsville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (202 vs 208 min). 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 | $901K | $793K |
| Median unit price | $515K | $828K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 38 |
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) | 8,779 | 6,243 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brownsville | Koonawarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 838 |
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) | 202 | 208 |
| 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 $793K versus $901K.
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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