Side by sideSuburb comparison

Crystal Brook vs Lower Broughton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Crystal Brook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crystal Brook (993) sits above Lower Broughton (914). Lower Broughton skews owner-occupied (108%), Crystal Brook runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Crystal Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 914).

Common questionsCrystal Brook vs Lower Broughton

Common questions

Does Crystal Brook or Lower Broughton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crystal Brook scores 993 vs 914 in Lower Broughton. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Crystal Brook
Metric
Lower Broughton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$580/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$225/wk
$189/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$191/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
108.0%
21.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
1,537
Population
40
49
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
9
993
Avg ICSEA
914

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).