Overall score
Barden Ridge
52.5/100
Woronora Heights
52.2/100
Barden Ridge for investment; Woronora Heights for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barden Ridge
52.5/100
Woronora Heights
52.2/100
Crime rate
Barden Ridge
20.7 / 1k
Woronora Heights
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barden Ridge
113
Woronora Heights
36
Population
Barden Ridge
4,129
Woronora Heights
2,781
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barden Ridge | Woronora Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.7 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 54 | 35 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 4 |
| Population | 4,129 | 2,781 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Barden Ridge is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Woronora Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Barden Ridge sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Woronora Heights is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Barden Ridge is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Woronora Heights answers with walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Barden Ridge if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Woronora Heights for families.