Overall score
Bridgeman Downs
48.9/100
Fitzgibbon
54.9/100
Fitzgibbon for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bridgeman Downs
48.9/100
Fitzgibbon
54.9/100
Crime rate
Bridgeman Downs
18.8 / 1k
Fitzgibbon
38.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgeman Downs
115
Fitzgibbon
145
Population
Bridgeman Downs
10,938
Fitzgibbon
6,296
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 | Bridgeman Downs | Fitzgibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.5/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.8 / 1k | 38.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 115 | 145 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 24.1% |
| Population | 10,938 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Bridgeman Downs 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. Bridgeman Downs sits among greener hillside streets, while Fitzgibbon keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bridgeman Downs tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a larger local community, while Fitzgibbon stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Choose Bridgeman Downs if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Fitzgibbon for families.
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.