Overall score
Bracken Ridge
69.4/100
Fitzgibbon
58.4/100
Bracken Ridge vs Fitzgibbon, QLD suburb comparison
Bracken Ridge for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bracken RidgeFitzgibbon
Crime rate
Bracken Ridge
28.9 / 1k
Fitzgibbon
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bracken Ridge
165
Fitzgibbon
141
Population
Bracken Ridge
17,488
Fitzgibbon
6,296
Metric leadBracken Ridge 6Fitzgibbon 22 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 best valueBracken Ridge
- Best for best schoolsBracken Ridge
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 | 69.4/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.9 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 17 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 141 |
| 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 schools and education options and parks and reserves; Fitzgibbon answers with a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bracken Ridge, while Fitzgibbon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.