Overall score
Bagdad
37.1/100
Colebrook
45.7/100
Bagdad for value and schools; Colebrook for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bagdad
37.1/100
Colebrook
45.7/100
Crime rate
Bagdad
71.1 / 1k
Colebrook
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bagdad
17
Colebrook
14
Population
Bagdad
1,482
Colebrook
372
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 | Bagdad | Colebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.1/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 14 |
| Green cover | 53.8% | 30.7% |
| Population | 1,482 | 372 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Bagdad is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Colebrook is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Bagdad tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Colebrook stands out for parks and reserves, plus overall desirability. Bagdad generally means more sought-after housing, while Colebrook leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Bagdad if you are weighing retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Colebrook for families.
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.