Overall score
Balhannah
52.0/100
Bridgewater
49.4/100
Balhannah vs Bridgewater, SA suburb comparison
Balhannah for investment; Bridgewater for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalhannahBridgewater
Crime rate
Balhannah
19.4 / 1k
Bridgewater
14.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balhannah
63
Bridgewater
55
Population
Balhannah
1,756
Bridgewater
3,719
Metric leadBalhannah 5Bridgewater 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBridgewater
- Best for investmentBalhannah
- Best for best schoolsBridgewater
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 | Balhannah | Bridgewater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.0/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.7/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.4 / 1k | 14.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 14 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 55 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 47 |
| Population | 1,756 | 3,719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balhannah is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Bridgewater is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Balhannah sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Bridgewater is in a middle-ring position.
Balhannah pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Bridgewater is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bridgewater, while Balhannah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.