Overall score
Ashgrove
77.6/100
Bardon
72.4/100
Ashgrove vs Bardon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Ashgrove for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshgroveBardon
Crime rate
Ashgrove
30.6 / 1k
Bardon
12.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashgrove
722
Bardon
399
Population
Ashgrove
13,450
Bardon
10,153
Metric leadAshgrove 8Bardon 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Ashgrove | Bardon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.6/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.6 / 1k | 12.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 94 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 722 | 399 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 11.0% |
| Population | 13,450 | 10,153 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ashgrove is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Bardon is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Ashgrove tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Bardon stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ashgrove, while Bardon 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.