Overall score
Bracknell
40.0/100
Hagley
42.3/100
Bracknell for retirees and investment; Hagley for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bracknell
40.0/100
Hagley
42.3/100
Crime rate
Bracknell
18.3 / 1k
Hagley
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bracknell
7
Hagley
11
Population
Bracknell
493
Hagley
340
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 | Bracknell | Hagley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 11 |
| Green cover | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Population | 493 | 340 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Bracknell is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Hagley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Bracknell pulls ahead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community, whereas Hagley is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bracknell sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Hagley.
Choose Bracknell if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Hagley for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.