Overall score
Auchenflower
62.4/100
Bardon
72.4/100
Auchenflower vs Bardon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Auchenflower for families and investment; Bardon for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AuchenflowerBardon
Crime rate
Auchenflower
61.7 / 1k
Bardon
12.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Auchenflower
160
Bardon
399
Population
Auchenflower
6,053
Bardon
10,153
Metric leadAuchenflower 2Bardon 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBardon
- Best for familiesAuchenflower
- Best for investmentAuchenflower
- Best for best valueBardon
- Best for best schoolsAuchenflower
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 | Auchenflower | Bardon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.7 / 1k | 12.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 94 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 399 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 11.0% |
| Population | 6,053 | 10,153 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Auchenflower is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Bardon is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Auchenflower tends to lead on schools and education options, while Bardon stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Auchenflower the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bardon.
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.