Overall score
Bracknell
35.4/100
Carrick
38.8/100
Bracknell for schools; Carrick for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bracknell
35.4/100
Carrick
38.8/100
Crime rate
Bracknell
2265.3 / 1k
Carrick
1606.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bracknell
6
Carrick
6
Population
Bracknell
493
Carrick
721
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.
Put side by side, Bracknell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Carrick is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Bracknell sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Carrick is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Bracknell is stronger for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing; Carrick answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Bracknell generally means more approachable housing costs, while Carrick leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Bracknell the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Carrick.