Overall score
Bungarribee
43.7/100
Pemulwuy
50.4/100
Bungarribee vs Pemulwuy, NSW suburb comparison
Bungarribee for families and schools; Pemulwuy for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BungarribeePemulwuy
Crime rate
Bungarribee
55.6 / 1k
Pemulwuy
123.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungarribee
346
Pemulwuy
99
Population
Bungarribee
3,177
Pemulwuy
5,532
Metric leadBungarribee 3Pemulwuy 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPemulwuy
- Best for familiesBungarribee
- Best for investmentPemulwuy
- Best for best valuePemulwuy
- 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 | Pemulwuy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.7/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.6 / 1k | 123.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 49 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 346 | 99 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 7 |
| Population | 3,177 | 5,532 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bungarribee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Pemulwuy is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bungarribee pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Pemulwuy is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Pemulwuy, while Bungarribee remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.