Overall score
Bracken Ridge
69.4/100
Deagon
58.7/100
Bracken Ridge vs Deagon, QLD suburb comparison
Bracken Ridge for investment and value; Deagon for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bracken RidgeDeagon
Crime rate
Bracken Ridge
28.9 / 1k
Deagon
29.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bracken Ridge
165
Deagon
85
Population
Bracken Ridge
17,488
Deagon
3,773
Metric leadBracken Ridge 8Deagon 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentBracken Ridge
- Best for best valueBracken Ridge
- Best for best schoolsDeagon
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 | Bracken Ridge | Deagon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.4/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.9 / 1k | 29.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 27 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 85 |
| Population | 17,488 | 3,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bracken Ridge is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Deagon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bracken Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Deagon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bracken Ridge pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Deagon is the better pick for walkability. On housing, Bracken Ridge sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Deagon.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bracken Ridge, while Deagon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.