Overall score
Bandiana
44.5/100
Baranduda
49.6/100
Bandiana vs Baranduda, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bandiana for families and schools; Baranduda for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BandianaBaranduda
Crime rate
Bandiana
34.8 / 1k
Baranduda
31.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bandiana
55
Baranduda
87
Population
Bandiana
855
Baranduda
3,041
Metric leadBandiana 3Baranduda 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bandiana | Baranduda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.5/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.1/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.8 / 1k | 31.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 8 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 87 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 38 |
| Green cover | 12.4% | 8.1% |
| Population | 855 | 3,041 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bandiana is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Baranduda is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bandiana tends to lead on parks and reserves, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Baranduda stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. Bandiana generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while Baranduda leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Baranduda, while Bandiana 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.