Overall score
Bridgewater
51.4/100
Honeywood
27.5/100
Bridgewater for investment and value; Honeywood for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bridgewater
51.4/100
Honeywood
27.5/100
Crime rate
Bridgewater
637.0 / 1k
Honeywood
4622.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgewater
32
Honeywood
2
Population
Bridgewater
4,592
Honeywood
535
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 | Honeywood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 637.0 / 1k | 4622.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 48 | — |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 2 |
| Population | 4,592 | 535 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Bridgewater is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Honeywood is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Bridgewater sits among greener hillside streets, while Honeywood keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bridgewater pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Honeywood is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bridgewater sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Honeywood.
Families and investors may find Bridgewater the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Honeywood.