Overall score
Bridges
44.6/100
Eerwah Vale
32.2/100
Bridges vs Eerwah Vale, QLD suburb comparison
Bridges for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BridgesEerwah Vale
Crime rate
Bridges
27.5 / 1k
Eerwah Vale
22.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridges
2
Eerwah Vale
2
Population
Bridges
295
Eerwah Vale
671
Metric leadBridges 2Eerwah Vale 41 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bridges | Eerwah Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.3/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 22.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 2 |
| Population | 295 | 671 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bridges is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Eerwah Vale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bridges sits among greener hillside streets, while Eerwah Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bridges pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Eerwah Vale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bridges, while Eerwah Vale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.