Overall score
Bass Hill
43.1/100
Villawood
26.8/100
Bass Hill vs Villawood, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bass Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bass HillVillawood
Crime rate
Bass Hill
96.3 / 1k
Villawood
116.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bass Hill
137
Villawood
146
Population
Bass Hill
10,230
Villawood
7,051
Metric leadBass Hill 7Villawood 33 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 | Villawood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.8/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.3 / 1k | 116.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 157 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 137 | 146 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 7 |
| Green cover | 16.3% | 3.2% |
| Population | 10,230 | 7,051 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bass Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Villawood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bass Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Villawood is the better pick for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Bass Hill if you are weighing retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Villawood for investors.
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.