Overall score
Bridgewater
49.4/100
Mylor
41.1/100
Bridgewater for investment and value; Mylor for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bridgewater
49.4/100
Mylor
41.1/100
Crime rate
Bridgewater
14.6 / 1k
Mylor
9.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgewater
55
Mylor
23
Population
Bridgewater
3,719
Mylor
1,067
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 | Mylor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.6 / 1k | 9.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 6 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 13.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 26 |
| Population | 3,719 | 1,067 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bridgewater is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Mylor is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Bridgewater sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mylor is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Bridgewater pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Mylor is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Bridgewater if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Mylor for retirees.