Overall score
Bald Hills
62.4/100
Bracken Ridge
69.6/100
Bald Hills vs Bracken Ridge, QLD suburb comparison
Bald Hills for schools; Bracken Ridge for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bald HillsBracken Ridge
Crime rate
Bald Hills
34.2 / 1k
Bracken Ridge
29.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bald Hills
60
Bracken Ridge
165
Population
Bald Hills
7,000
Bracken Ridge
17,488
Metric leadBald Hills 0Bracken Ridge 91 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBracken Ridge
- Best for best valueBracken Ridge
- Best for best schoolsBald Hills
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 | Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.4/100 | 69.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.2 / 1k | 29.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 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 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bald Hills is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Bracken Ridge is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Bald Hills is stronger for excellent public transport and generous parks and open space; Bracken Ridge answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Bald Hills suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Bracken Ridge is the stronger match for retirees and value-focused buyers.