Overall score
Bridgeman Downs
48.9/100
Carseldine
58.8/100
Bridgeman Downs vs Carseldine, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bridgeman Downs for families and schools; Carseldine for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bridgeman DownsCarseldine
Crime rate
Bridgeman Downs
18.8 / 1k
Carseldine
59.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgeman Downs
115
Carseldine
181
Population
Bridgeman Downs
10,938
Carseldine
10,093
Metric leadBridgeman Downs 3Carseldine 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCarseldine
- Best for familiesBridgeman Downs
- Best for investmentCarseldine
- Best for best valueCarseldine
- Best for best schoolsBridgeman Downs
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 | Bridgeman Downs | Carseldine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.8 / 1k | 59.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 32 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 115 | 181 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 14.7% |
| Population | 10,938 | 10,093 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bridgeman Downs is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Carseldine is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bridgeman Downs sits among greener hillside streets, while Carseldine keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bridgeman Downs tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Carseldine stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Households prioritising schools may find Bridgeman Downs the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Carseldine.
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.