Overall score
Bardwell Valley
53.1/100
Bexley
52.4/100
Bardwell Valley vs Bexley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bardwell Valley for families 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
30
Bexley
250
Population
Bardwell Valley
2,344
Bexley
19,646
Metric leadBardwell Valley 5Bexley 71 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 Valley
- Best for investmentBardwell Valley
- Best for best valueBardwell 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 | 53.1/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.5 / 1k | 26.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 22 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 241 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 25 |
| Green cover | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Population | 2,344 | 19,646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bardwell Valley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Bexley answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Bardwell Valley, 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.