Overall score
Bracken Ridge
53.5/100
Fitzgibbon
54.9/100
Bracken Ridge vs Fitzgibbon, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bracken Ridge for investment; Fitzgibbon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bracken RidgeFitzgibbon
Crime rate
Bracken Ridge
46.5 / 1k
Fitzgibbon
38.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bracken Ridge
170
Fitzgibbon
145
Population
Bracken Ridge
17,488
Fitzgibbon
6,296
Metric leadBracken Ridge 5Fitzgibbon 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFitzgibbon
- Best for familiesFitzgibbon
- Best for investmentBracken Ridge
- Best for best schoolsFitzgibbon
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 | Fitzgibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.5/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.5 / 1k | 38.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 17 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 170 | 145 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 24.1% |
| Population | 17,488 | 6,296 |
| 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 Fitzgibbon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bracken Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Fitzgibbon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bracken Ridge is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Fitzgibbon answers with a quieter safety profile, plus schools and education options.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bracken Ridge, while Fitzgibbon 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.