Overall score
Bakers Hill
31.4/100
Burlong
21.9/100
Bakers Hill vs Burlong, WA Suburb Comparison
Bakers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bakers HillBurlong
Crime rate
Bakers Hill
50.5 / 1k
Burlong
50.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bakers Hill
1
Burlong
3
Population
Bakers Hill
1,276
Burlong
340
Metric leadBakers Hill 6Burlong 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBakers Hill
- Best for familiesBakers Hill
- Best for investmentBakers Hill
- Best for best valueBakers Hill
- Best for best schoolsBakers Hill
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 | Bakers Hill | Burlong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.4/100 | 21.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.4/100 | 11.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.5 / 1k | 50.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Green cover | 25.2% | 0.3% |
| Population | 1,276 | 340 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
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, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Burlong is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bakers Hill sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Burlong.
Choose Bakers Hill if you are weighing retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Burlong 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.