Overall score
Bass Hill
43.1/100
Birrong
47.8/100
Bass Hill vs Birrong, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bass Hill for schools; Birrong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bass HillBirrong
Crime rate
Bass Hill
96.3 / 1k
Birrong
48.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bass Hill
137
Birrong
61
Population
Bass Hill
10,230
Birrong
3,331
Metric leadBass Hill 5Birrong 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bass Hill | Birrong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.8/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.3 / 1k | 48.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 35 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 137 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 5 |
| Green cover | 16.3% | 18.1% |
| Population | 10,230 | 3,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Bass Hill reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Birrong is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Bass Hill is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Birrong answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Bass Hill suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Birrong is the stronger match for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.