Overall score
Bungarribee
48.6/100
Minchinbury
41.5/100
Bungarribee vs Minchinbury, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bungarribee for retirees and families; Minchinbury for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BungarribeeMinchinbury
Crime rate
Bungarribee
55.6 / 1k
Minchinbury
194.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungarribee
358
Minchinbury
113
Population
Bungarribee
3,177
Minchinbury
5,778
Metric leadBungarribee 6Minchinbury 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBungarribee
- Best for familiesBungarribee
- Best for best valueMinchinbury
- Best for best schoolsBungarribee
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bungarribee | Minchinbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.0/100 | 10.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.6 / 1k | 194.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 103 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 358 | 113 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Green cover | 66.0% | 9.0% |
| Population | 3,177 | 5,778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bungarribee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Minchinbury is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bungarribee pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Minchinbury is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Bungarribee generally means more sought-after housing, while Minchinbury leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Bungarribee if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Minchinbury 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.