Overall score
Birrong
47.8/100
Villawood
26.8/100
Birrong vs Villawood, NSW Suburb Comparison
Birrong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BirrongVillawood
Crime rate
Birrong
48.7 / 1k
Villawood
116.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birrong
61
Villawood
146
Population
Birrong
3,331
Villawood
7,051
Metric leadBirrong 7Villawood 51 tiedacross 13 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 | Birrong | Villawood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.7 / 1k | 116.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 157 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 146 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Green cover | 18.1% | 3.2% |
| Population | 3,331 | 7,051 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Birrong is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Villawood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Birrong pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Villawood is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Birrong, while Villawood 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.