Overall score
Bungalow
37.6/100
Portsmith
33.5/100
Bungalow for retirees and families; Portsmith for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bungalow
37.6/100
Portsmith
33.5/100
Crime rate
Bungalow
237.2 / 1k
Portsmith
237.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungalow
97
Portsmith
14
Population
Bungalow
2,358
Portsmith
314
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 | Bungalow | Portsmith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.2/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 237.2 / 1k | 237.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 97 | 14 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Population | 2,358 | 314 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Bungalow is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Portsmith is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Bungalow pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Portsmith is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Bungalow if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Portsmith for investors and 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.