Barden Ridge vs Waterfall, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barden Ridge | Waterfall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.6 / 1k | 23.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 11 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 12 |
| Population | 4,129 | 522 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarden Ridge
- Best for familiesBarden Ridge
- Best for investmentBarden Ridge
- Best for best valueBarden Ridge
- Best for best schoolsBarden Ridge
Comparison summary
Barden Ridge and Waterfall offer different strengths across official suburb data. Barden Ridge leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Barden Ridge; Housing (desirability) favours Waterfall; Crime rate favours Barden Ridge. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barden Ridge, Families → Barden Ridge, Investment → Barden Ridge, Best value → Barden Ridge.