Overall score
Bass Hill
52.4/100
Villawood
43.6/100
Bass Hill for retirees and families; Villawood for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bass Hill
52.4/100
Villawood
43.6/100
Crime rate
Bass Hill
96.3 / 1k
Villawood
116.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bass Hill
110
Villawood
138
Population
Bass Hill
10,230
Villawood
7,051
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bass Hill | Villawood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.3 / 1k | 116.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 157 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 138 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 6 |
| Population | 10,230 | 7,051 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Villawood is the better pick for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Bass Hill if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward Villawood for investors.