Overall score
Bexley North
69.4/100
Turrella
53.4/100
Bexley North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bexley North
69.4/100
Turrella
53.4/100
Crime rate
Bexley North
26.4 / 1k
Turrella
55.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bexley North
149
Turrella
43
Population
Bexley North
4,281
Turrella
2,673
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 | Bexley North | Turrella |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 33.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.4 / 1k | 55.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 22 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 6 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Population | 4,281 | 2,673 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Bexley North is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Turrella is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Bexley North sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Turrella is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Bexley North is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Turrella answers with a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bexley North, while Turrella remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.