Overall score
Bardia
45.7/100
Glenfield
51.8/100
Bardia for retirees and families; Glenfield for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bardia
45.7/100
Glenfield
51.8/100
Crime rate
Bardia
55.7 / 1k
Glenfield
235.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardia
50
Glenfield
108
Population
Bardia
5,747
Glenfield
10,536
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 | Bardia | Glenfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 235.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 110 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 108 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 13 |
| Population | 5,747 | 10,536 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Bardia is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Glenfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bardia pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Glenfield is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose Bardia if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Glenfield for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.