Overall score
Bakers Hill
28.1/100
Burlong
25.5/100
Bakers Hill for retirees and investment; Burlong for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bakers Hill
28.1/100
Burlong
25.5/100
Crime rate
Bakers Hill
1680.9 / 1k
Burlong
6317.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bakers Hill
0
Burlong
1
Population
Bakers Hill
1,276
Burlong
340
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 | Bakers Hill | Burlong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.1/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 1680.9 / 1k | 6317.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 1,276 | 340 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Bakers Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Burlong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bakers Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Burlong is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bakers Hill, while Burlong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.