Overall score
Bidwill
47.3/100
Emerton
47.4/100
Bidwill vs Emerton, NSW suburb comparison
Bidwill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BidwillEmerton
Crime rate
Bidwill
194.4 / 1k
Emerton
194.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bidwill
65
Emerton
101
Population
Bidwill
4,202
Emerton
2,295
Metric leadBidwill 4Emerton 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Emerton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 194.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 16 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 23 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 101 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 2 |
| Population | 4,202 | 2,295 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bidwill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Emerton is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Bidwill tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Emerton stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Bidwill the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Emerton.