Overall score
Arncliffe
55.7/100
Bexley North
69.4/100
Arncliffe vs Bexley North, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bexley North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArncliffeBexley North
Crime rate
Arncliffe
55.7 / 1k
Bexley North
26.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arncliffe
228
Bexley North
149
Population
Arncliffe
12,023
Bexley North
4,281
Metric leadArncliffe 4Bexley North 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBexley North
- Best for familiesBexley North
- Best for investmentBexley North
- Best for best valueBexley North
- Best for best schoolsBexley North
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arncliffe | Bexley North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.7/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 26.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 67 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 228 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 18 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 9.1% |
| Population | 12,023 | 4,281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Arncliffe reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Bexley North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Arncliffe sits closer to the city centre, whereas Bexley North is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Arncliffe is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Bexley North answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bexley North, while Arncliffe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.