Overall score
Bass Hill
52.4/100
Yagoona
63.3/100
Bass Hill for schools; Yagoona for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bass Hill
52.4/100
Yagoona
63.3/100
Crime rate
Bass Hill
96.3 / 1k
Yagoona
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bass Hill
110
Yagoona
152
Population
Bass Hill
10,230
Yagoona
19,651
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 | Yagoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.3 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 191 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 10 |
| Population | 10,230 | 19,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Bass Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Yagoona is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Bass Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Yagoona is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Yagoona, while Bass Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.