Overall score
Bardwell Valley
47.3/100
Brighton-Le-Sands
54.4/100
Bardwell Valley vs Brighton-Le-Sands, NSW suburb comparison
Bardwell Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bardwell ValleyBrighton-Le-Sands
Crime rate
Bardwell Valley
26.5 / 1k
Brighton-Le-Sands
53.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bardwell Valley
24
Brighton-Le-Sands
136
Population
Bardwell Valley
2,344
Brighton-Le-Sands
8,336
Metric leadBardwell Valley 5Brighton-Le-Sands 6across 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 familiesBardwell Valley
- Best for investmentBardwell Valley
- Best for best valueBardwell Valley
- Best for best schoolsBardwell 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 | Brighton-Le-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.9/100 | 14.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.5 / 1k | 53.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 77 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 136 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 20 |
| Population | 2,344 | 8,336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bardwell Valley is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Brighton-Le-Sands is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bardwell Valley pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Brighton-Le-Sands is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Bardwell Valley if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Brighton-Le-Sands for households prioritising schools.