Overall score
Bardwell Park
65.2/100
Rockdale
53.6/100
Bardwell Park vs Rockdale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bardwell Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bardwell ParkRockdale
Crime rate
Bardwell Park
26.3 / 1k
Rockdale
53.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardwell Park
56
Rockdale
269
Population
Bardwell Park
2,320
Rockdale
15,475
Metric leadBardwell Park 6Rockdale 61 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 familiesBardwell Park
- Best for investmentBardwell Park
- Best for best valueBardwell Park
- Best for best schoolsBardwell 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 | Rockdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.2/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.6/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.3 / 1k | 53.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 22 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 99 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 269 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 23 |
| Green cover | 14.9% | 9.5% |
| Population | 2,320 | 15,475 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bardwell Park reads as a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by; Rockdale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bardwell Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Rockdale answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bardwell Park, while Rockdale 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.