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Browns Plains vs Drewvale

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Browns Plains scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

Browns PlainsDrewvale
Active742
Safety3187
Wealth1269
Value1247
Parks8018
Cafés4248
Transit3424
Green space6718
Active & healthy6326
Schools nearby (OSM)5625
Median rent$350/wk $460/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$920,000$1,315,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026135181
Population6,6324,779
Full profile Browns Plains in full Drewvale in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Browns Plains safer than Drewvale?

Drewvale scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Browns Plains or Drewvale?

Browns Plains has the lower median house price of the two ($920,000 vs $1,315,000).

Should I live in Browns Plains or Drewvale?

Browns Plains scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Browns Plains or Drewvale.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →