Overall score
Bakers Hill
28.1/100
Wundowie
33.9/100
Bakers Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bakers Hill
28.1/100
Wundowie
33.9/100
Crime rate
Bakers Hill
1680.9 / 1k
Wundowie
1563.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bakers Hill
0
Wundowie
13
Population
Bakers Hill
1,276
Wundowie
1,372
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 | Bakers Hill | Wundowie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.1/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 1680.9 / 1k | 1563.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 24 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 13 |
| Population | 1,276 | 1,372 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Bakers Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Wundowie is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Wundowie sits among greener hillside streets, while Bakers Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bakers Hill is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Wundowie answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access. Bakers Hill generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wundowie leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bakers Hill, while Wundowie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.