Overall score
Bracken Ridge
53.5/100
Deagon
58.5/100
Bracken Ridge for value; Deagon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bracken Ridge
53.5/100
Deagon
58.5/100
Crime rate
Bracken Ridge
46.5 / 1k
Deagon
46.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bracken Ridge
170
Deagon
89
Population
Bracken Ridge
17,488
Deagon
3,773
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bracken Ridge | Deagon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 46.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 27 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 170 | 89 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 21.8% |
| Population | 17,488 | 3,773 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, 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.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Bracken Ridge the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Deagon.
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.