Overall score
Bardwell Park
58.5/100
Bexley
61.4/100
Bardwell Park vs Bexley, NSW suburb comparison
Bardwell Park for retirees.
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
50
Bexley
241
Population
Bardwell Park
2,320
Bexley
19,646
Metric leadBardwell Park 4Bexley 61 tiedacross 11 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
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 | 58.5/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.8/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.3 / 1k | 26.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 22 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 241 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 21 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Bexley is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Bardwell Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Bexley for families and households prioritising schools.