Is Brodie Oaks safe?
Austin, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Brodie Oaks as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Brodie Oaks
“Go. Brodie Oaks is an active commercial and retail gateway in South Austin that maintains very low violent crime levels and solid infrastructure. Visitors will feel secure, needing only basic precautions against opportunistic vehicle break-ins in busy shopping plazas.”
About the area
Situated at the convergence of South Lamar Boulevard, Loop 360, and US-290, Brodie Oaks is a bustling commercial center anchored by retail plazas and immediate access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt. It serves as a practical, heavily trafficked transition zone between South Lamar's urban vibe and suburban Southwest Austin.
- Commercial Hub
- Retail Corridor
- Greenway Adjacent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Brodie Oaks
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 48/100
While on-street protected bike lanes are scarce along the highways, the area provides direct trailhead connectivity into the Barton Creek Greenbelt multi-use trail network.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Austin metro averages
- High median household incomes and stable surrounding residential pockets
- Direct and convenient trail access to the Barton Creek Greenbelt
Cons
- Elevated risk of vehicle burglary and petty theft in commercial surface parking lots
- Car-dominated highway frontage roads and interchanges that present pedestrian traffic risks
- Visible panhandling and isolated encampments near highway overpasses
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along the major highway underpasses of Loop 360 and US-290, with occasional panhandling at key intersections and small encampments near greenbelt buffer areas.
What Brodie Oaks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and very safe with morning commuters, fitness enthusiasts, and shoppers arriving at local plazas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- High-traffic and safe, characterized by steady retail activity and lunch crowds.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling and safe around restaurants and sports bars, though basic awareness in sprawling parking lots is wise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and safe overall, but pedestrian traffic drops off sharply once retail establishments close.
Transit, parking and getting around
CapMetro serves the corridor with bus lines such as Route 338 and connecting Rapid Route 803 along nearby South Lamar Boulevard; there is no light rail station in this area.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with expansive surface lots serving all major businesses in the retail plazas.
Things to do in Brodie Oaks
- Hike and explore the rugged limestone trails at the Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead
- Browse local grocery and specialty retail offerings throughout the shopping center plaza
- Catch a game and grab casual drinks on the spacious patio at The Park on South Lamar
Local favorites
- The Park on South Lamar · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.1★ (1420)Lively sports lounge offering extensive draft beers, gastropub fare, and a large outdoor patio.
- Sprouts Farmers Market · Grocery Store · 4.4★ (1250)Specialty grocery store known for fresh organic produce, bulk foods, and health supplements.
- Pluckers Wing Bar · Chicken Wing Restaurant · 4.4★ (3100)Austin-born sports bar chain famous for saucy wings, fried appetizers, and game-day crowds.
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Common questions about Brodie Oaks
Is Brodie Oaks safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Brodie Oaks a good place to live?
On safety, Brodie Oaks scores 81/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Brodie Oaks?
Walk score 52/100 and bike score 48/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Brodie Oaks are safer?
Barton View (84) score higher nearby.
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