Overall score
Bagdad
36.6/100
Pontville
58.0/100
Bagdad for schools; Pontville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bagdad
36.6/100
Pontville
58.0/100
Crime rate
Bagdad
2487.3 / 1k
Pontville
4296.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bagdad
6
Pontville
9
Population
Bagdad
1,482
Pontville
675
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.
Put side by side, Bagdad is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Pontville is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Pontville sits among greener hillside streets, while Bagdad keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bagdad pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Pontville is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Bagdad sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Pontville.
Households prioritising schools may find Bagdad the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Pontville.