Brooklyn Park vs Mile End
Mile End (median $1,135,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Brooklyn Park ($1,200,000).
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Brooklyn Park and Mile End side by side
| Measure | Brooklyn Park | Mile End |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,200,000 | $1,135,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +0.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1042 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,040 | 4,536 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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
Mile End scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mile End (1045) sits above Brooklyn Park (1042).
- For buyers
- Mile End is the lower entry point at $1,135,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mile End offers the higher gross rental yield (2.98% vs 2.77%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mile End edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1042).
Brooklyn Park vs Mile End: common questions
Is Brooklyn Park or Mile End cheaper to buy in?
Mile End has the lower median house price at $1,135,000, roughly 5% below Brooklyn Park ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brooklyn Park or Mile End have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mile End scores 1045 vs 1042 in Brooklyn Park. 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, Brooklyn Park or Mile End?
Mile End scores 64/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Brooklyn Park or Mile End?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.98% in Mile End vs 2.77% in Brooklyn Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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