Overall score
Bidwill
47.3/100
Dharruk
42.7/100
Bidwill vs Dharruk, NSW suburb comparison
Dharruk for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BidwillDharruk
Crime rate
Bidwill
194.4 / 1k
Dharruk
194.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bidwill
65
Dharruk
44
Population
Bidwill
4,202
Dharruk
2,806
Metric leadBidwill 6Dharruk 23 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDharruk
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 | Bidwill | Dharruk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 194.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 22 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 34 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 1 |
| Population | 4,202 | 2,806 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bidwill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Dharruk is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Bidwill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Dharruk is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
Bidwill suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Dharruk is the stronger match for retirees.