Overall score
Bridges
39.9/100
Cooloolabin
45.4/100
Bridges for families; Cooloolabin for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bridges
39.9/100
Cooloolabin
45.4/100
Crime rate
Bridges
42.9 / 1k
Cooloolabin
49.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridges
1
Cooloolabin
1
Population
Bridges
295
Cooloolabin
311
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 | Bridges | Cooloolabin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.1/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.9 / 1k | 49.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 1 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Population | 295 | 311 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Bridges is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Cooloolabin is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Bridges sits among greener hillside streets, while Cooloolabin keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bridges tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, while Cooloolabin stands out for housing affordability and a larger local community.
Retirees and families may find Bridges the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Cooloolabin.
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.