Overall score
Bald Hills
61.9/100
Fitzgibbon
58.4/100
Bald Hills vs Fitzgibbon, QLD suburb comparison
Bald Hills for schools; Fitzgibbon for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bald HillsFitzgibbon
Crime rate
Bald Hills
33.6 / 1k
Fitzgibbon
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bald Hills
60
Fitzgibbon
141
Population
Bald Hills
7,000
Fitzgibbon
6,296
Metric leadBald Hills 4Fitzgibbon 42 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 retireesFitzgibbon
- 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 | Fitzgibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.6 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 17 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 141 |
| Population | 7,000 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bald Hills reads as a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Fitzgibbon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bald Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Fitzgibbon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bald Hills tends to lead on schools and education options and public transport access, while Fitzgibbon stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bald Hills, while Fitzgibbon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.