Overall score
Bardwell Valley
47.3/100
Bexley
61.4/100
Bardwell Valley vs Bexley, NSW suburb comparison
Bardwell Valley for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bardwell ValleyBexley
Crime rate
Bardwell Valley
26.5 / 1k
Bexley
26.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardwell Valley
24
Bexley
241
Population
Bardwell Valley
2,344
Bexley
19,646
Metric leadBardwell Valley 3Bexley 8across 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 Valley
- Best for investmentBardwell Valley
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 Valley | Bexley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.9/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.5 / 1k | 26.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 22 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 241 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 21 |
| Population | 2,344 | 19,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bardwell Valley is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Bexley is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bardwell Valley is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Bexley answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Bardwell Valley suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Bexley is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.