Overall score
Bardia
41.8/100
Macquarie Fields
41.9/100
Bardia vs Macquarie Fields, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bardia for families and schools; Macquarie Fields for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BardiaMacquarie Fields
Crime rate
Bardia
55.7 / 1k
Macquarie Fields
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardia
55
Macquarie Fields
283
Population
Bardia
5,747
Macquarie Fields
14,023
Metric leadBardia 2Macquarie Fields 101 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBardia
- Best for investmentMacquarie Fields
- Best for best schoolsBardia
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 | Bardia | Macquarie Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 28 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 170 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 283 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 16 |
| Green cover | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Population | 5,747 | 14,023 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bardia is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Macquarie Fields is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bardia is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Macquarie Fields answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Bardia if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Macquarie Fields for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.