Overall score
Abergowrie
35.0/100
Bemerside
28.5/100
Abergowrie for retirees and investment; Bemerside for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Abergowrie
35.0/100
Bemerside
28.5/100
Crime rate
Abergowrie
46.7 / 1k
Bemerside
47.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abergowrie
0
Bemerside
0
Population
Abergowrie
305
Bemerside
259
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Abergowrie | Bemerside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.7 / 1k | 47.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 305 | 259 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Abergowrie is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Bemerside is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Abergowrie sits more remote from the capital, whereas Bemerside is further into the wider countryside.
Abergowrie pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Bemerside is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
Choose Abergowrie if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Bemerside for families.