Overall score
Bakewell
50.6/100
Moulden
30.0/100
Bakewell for retirees and investment; Moulden for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bakewell
50.6/100
Moulden
30.0/100
Nearby amenities
Bakewell
51
Moulden
29
Population
Bakewell
3,091
Moulden
3,053
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 | Bakewell | Moulden |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.6/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 21.2/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 9 |
| Walkability | 62.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 29 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Population | 3,091 | 3,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Bakewell reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Moulden is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Bakewell tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Moulden stands out for parks and reserves, plus public transport access. Bakewell generally means more mid-market housing value, while Moulden leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bakewell, while Moulden remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.