Overall score
Bagdad
37.1/100
Pontville
40.2/100
Bagdad for investment and schools; Pontville for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bagdad
37.1/100
Pontville
40.2/100
Crime rate
Bagdad
71.1 / 1k
Pontville
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bagdad
17
Pontville
13
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.
| Category | Bagdad | Pontville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.1/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.0/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 13 |
| Green cover | 53.8% | 13.9% |
| Population | 1,482 | 675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Bagdad is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, 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 walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Pontville is the better pick for housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Households prioritising schools may find Bagdad the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pontville.
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.