Overall score
Bourkelands
42.6/100
Glenfield Park
45.0/100
Bourkelands vs Glenfield Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Glenfield Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BourkelandsGlenfield Park
Crime rate
Bourkelands
119.4 / 1k
Glenfield Park
119.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bourkelands
51
Glenfield Park
113
Population
Bourkelands
3,113
Glenfield Park
5,078
Metric leadBourkelands 4Glenfield Park 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlenfield Park
- Best for investmentGlenfield Park
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 | Bourkelands | Glenfield Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 73.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 50 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 113 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 9 |
| Green cover | 11.8% | 8.0% |
| Population | 3,113 | 5,078 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Bourkelands reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Glenfield Park is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bourkelands tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Glenfield Park stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Bourkelands sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Glenfield Park.
Bourkelands suits retirees more clearly, whereas Glenfield Park is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.