Overall score
Bardwell Park
65.2/100
Bexley
52.4/100
Bardwell Park vs Bexley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bardwell Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bardwell ParkBexley
Crime rate
Bardwell Park
26.3 / 1k
Bexley
26.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardwell Park
56
Bexley
250
Population
Bardwell Park
2,320
Bexley
19,646
Metric leadBardwell Park 6Bexley 52 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 retireesBardwell Park
- Best for familiesBardwell Park
- Best for investmentBardwell Park
- Best for best valueBardwell Park
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 | Bardwell Park | Bexley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.2/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.3 / 1k | 26.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 22 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 241 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 25 |
| Green cover | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| Population | 2,320 | 19,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bardwell Park is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Bexley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bardwell Park pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Bexley is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Bardwell Park, while Bexley 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.