Browns Plains vs Hillcrest
Browns Plains (median $700,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hillcrest ($725,000).
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Browns Plains and Hillcrest side by side
| Measure | Browns Plains | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $725,000 |
| Median unit | $455,000 | $428,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $306/wk | $306/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 953 mm | 953 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.4°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
Browns Plains scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillcrest (992) sits above Browns Plains (970).
- For buyers
- Browns Plains is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Browns Plains offers the higher gross rental yield (4.68% vs 4.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hillcrest edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 970).
Browns Plains vs Hillcrest: common questions
Is Browns Plains or Hillcrest cheaper to buy in?
Browns Plains has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 3% below Hillcrest ($725,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Browns Plains or Hillcrest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillcrest scores 992 vs 970 in Browns Plains. 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, Browns Plains or Hillcrest?
Browns Plains scores 36/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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, Browns Plains or Hillcrest?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.68% in Browns Plains vs 4.16% in Hillcrest. 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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