Nerrina vs Brown Hill
Brown Hill (median $656,300) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Nerrina ($803,000).
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Nerrina and Brown Hill side by side
| Measure | Nerrina | Brown Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $803,000 | $656,300 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $459,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 970 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 758 mm | 758 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.6°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
Brown Hill scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brown Hill (1027) sits above Nerrina (1010).
- For buyers
- Brown Hill is the lower entry point at $656,300 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Brown Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1010).
Nerrina vs Brown Hill: common questions
Is Nerrina or Brown Hill cheaper to buy in?
Brown Hill has the lower median house price at $656,300, roughly 18% below Nerrina ($803,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Nerrina or Brown Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brown Hill scores 1027 vs 1010 in Nerrina. 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, Nerrina or Brown Hill?
Brown Hill 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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