Brunswick Heads vs New Brighton
The verdict
New Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.78M in Brunswick Heads. Brunswick Heads rates higher for liveability (37 vs 31). New Brighton is closer to the coast (190 m vs 1.5 km).
Scores
Brunswick HeadsNew Brighton
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 51 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 62 | 65 |
| Liveability | 37 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,905 | 368 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,280 | $1,634 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 43.3% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 72.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Brunswick Heads Stable · New Brighton Stable
Property
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.78M | $1.45M |
| Median unit price | $1.30M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 21 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 22 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 630 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 420 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 630 | 272 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,493 | 6,794 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brunswick Heads · New Brighton
Transport
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 630 m |
Liveability
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 190 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 631.6 km | 635.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 13.1 km |
Population & growth
| Brunswick Heads | New Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,905 | 368 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,033 | 393 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,072 | 400 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.64% | 1.66% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Brunswick Heads or New Brighton?
New Brighton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.78M.
Which has better public transport, Brunswick Heads or New Brighton?
Brunswick Heads has the higher transport score (Brunswick Heads 64/100 vs New Brighton 60/100).
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