Overall score
Bradbury
53.7/100
St Helens Park
42.9/100
Bradbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bradbury
53.7/100
St Helens Park
42.9/100
Crime rate
Bradbury
123.4 / 1k
St Helens Park
123.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bradbury
92
St Helens Park
51
Population
Bradbury
9,433
St Helens Park
6,647
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 | Bradbury | St Helens Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 123.4 / 1k | 123.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 124 | 76 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 92 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 1 |
| Population | 9,433 | 6,647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Bradbury reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; St Helens Park is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bradbury is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; St Helens Park answers with excellent public transport and rapid growth and new development.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bradbury, while St Helens Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.