Overall score
Bulgarra
18.7/100
Pegs Creek
29.4/100
Bulgarra for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bulgarra
18.7/100
Pegs Creek
29.4/100
Crime rate
Bulgarra
1669.7 / 1k
Pegs Creek
2433.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulgarra
1
Pegs Creek
7
Population
Bulgarra
2,990
Pegs Creek
2,050
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 | Bulgarra | Pegs Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.7/100 | 29.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 9.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 1669.7 / 1k | 2433.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 4.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 7 |
| Population | 2,990 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Bulgarra reads as a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe; Pegs Creek is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Bulgarra pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Pegs Creek is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability.
Choose Bulgarra if you are weighing investors; lean toward Pegs Creek for value-focused buyers.