Overall score
Bulgarra
24.8/100
Pegs Creek
34.9/100
Bulgarra for schools; Pegs Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bulgarra
24.8/100
Pegs Creek
34.9/100
Crime rate
Bulgarra
105.5 / 1k
Pegs Creek
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulgarra
18
Pegs Creek
27
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 | 24.8/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 47.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 27 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Population | 2,990 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Bulgarra reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Pegs Creek is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bulgarra pulls ahead on housing affordability and a larger local community, whereas Pegs Creek is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Bulgarra if you are weighing investors; lean toward Pegs Creek for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.