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Avondale Heights vs Braybrook

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.5 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Avondale HeightsBraybrook
Active458
Safety9317
Wealth1911
Value1236
Parks9260
Cafés3837
Transit2751
Green space8668
Active & healthy4858
Schools nearby (OSM)2973
Median rent$400/wk $312/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,085,000$790,000
House sales this quarter6143
Population12,3889,682
Full profile Avondale Heights in full Braybrook in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Avondale Heights safer than Braybrook?

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

Which is cheaper, Avondale Heights or Braybrook?

Braybrook has the lower median house price of the two ($790,000 vs $1,085,000).

Should I live in Avondale Heights or Braybrook?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Avondale Heights or Braybrook.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →