Brookdale vs Hilbert
Brookdale scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hilbert (972) sits above Brookdale (970). Hilbert skews owner-occupied (85%), Brookdale runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Brookdale and Hilbert side by side
| Measure | Brookdale | Hilbert |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 2,968 | 4,165 |
| Median age | 30 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 834 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hilbert edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 970).
Brookdale vs Hilbert: common questions
Does Brookdale or Hilbert have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hilbert scores 972 vs 970 in Brookdale. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Brookdale or Hilbert?
Brookdale scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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