Bald Hills vs Bracken Ridge, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.5/100 | 68.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.9 / 1k | 25.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 77 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 165 |
| Population | 7,000 | 17,488 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBracken Ridge
- Best for best valueBracken Ridge
- Best for best schoolsBald Hills
Comparison summary
Bald Hills (Qld) and Bracken Ridge offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bracken Ridge leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bracken Ridge; Crime rate favours Bracken Ridge; Schools & preschools favours Bracken Ridge. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bracken Ridge, Best value → Bracken Ridge, Best schools → Bald Hills (Qld).