Overall score
Bridgewater
49.4/100
Mount George
35.6/100
Bridgewater for investment and value; Mount George for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bridgewater
49.4/100
Mount George
35.6/100
Crime rate
Bridgewater
14.6 / 1k
Mount George
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgewater
55
Mount George
4
Population
Bridgewater
3,719
Mount George
276
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 | Bridgewater | Mount George |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.6 / 1k | 13.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 4 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 3 |
| Population | 3,719 | 276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Bridgewater reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Mount George is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Bridgewater is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Mount George answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Bridgewater suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mount George is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.