Overall score
Bridgeman Downs
55.6/100
Fitzgibbon
58.6/100
Bridgeman Downs for retirees; Fitzgibbon for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bridgeman Downs
55.6/100
Fitzgibbon
58.6/100
Crime rate
Bridgeman Downs
11.1 / 1k
Fitzgibbon
24.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgeman Downs
110
Fitzgibbon
141
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 | 55.6/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.1 / 1k | 24.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 141 |
| 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 and public transport access, while Fitzgibbon stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bridgeman Downs, while Fitzgibbon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.