Overall score
Bayview
46.9/100
The Gardens
58.8/100
Bayview for investment; The Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bayview
46.9/100
The Gardens
58.8/100
Crime rate
Bayview
81.5 / 1k
The Gardens
81.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayview
39
The Gardens
227
Population
Bayview
1,702
The Gardens
726
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 | Bayview | The Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.5/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.5 / 1k | 81.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 227 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 34.2% |
| Population | 1,702 | 726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bayview is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and The Gardens is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bayview is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a larger local community; The Gardens answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Bayview the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer The Gardens.
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.