Overall score
Bardon
72.4/100
Toowong
70.2/100
Bardon vs Toowong, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bardon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BardonToowong
Crime rate
Bardon
12.8 / 1k
Toowong
61.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardon
399
Toowong
525
Population
Bardon
10,153
Toowong
12,556
Metric leadBardon 4Toowong 53 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 | Bardon | Toowong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.4/100 | 70.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.8 / 1k | 61.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 94 | 72 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 399 | 525 |
| Green cover | 11.0% | 15.0% |
| Population | 10,153 | 12,556 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bardon is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Toowong is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Bardon is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Toowong answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bardon, while Toowong 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.