Flat Tops vs Brookfield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brookfield (963) sits above Flat Tops (946). Brookfield skews owner-occupied (102%), Flat Tops runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Flat Tops and Brookfield side by side
| Measure | Flat Tops | Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 102.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 224 |
| Median age | 64 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 962 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 30.0°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
- Brookfield edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 946). Brookfield also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Flat Tops vs Brookfield: common questions
Does Flat Tops or Brookfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brookfield scores 963 vs 946 in Flat Tops. 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.
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