Overall score
Bundoora
56.8/100
Reservoir
51.4/100
Bundoora for retirees and families; Reservoir for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bundoora
56.8/100
Reservoir
51.4/100
Crime rate
Bundoora
80.7 / 1k
Reservoir
93.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundoora
515
Reservoir
615
Population
Bundoora
28,068
Reservoir
51,096
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 | Bundoora | Reservoir |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.7 / 1k | 93.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 63 | 53 |
| Public transport stops | 137 | 365 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 515 | 615 |
| Planning activity | 87 | 550 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 10.5% |
| Population | 28,068 | 51,096 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Bundoora is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Reservoir is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bundoora is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and overall desirability; Reservoir answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities. Bundoora generally means more sought-after housing, while Reservoir leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bundoora, while Reservoir remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.