Overall score
Bungundarra
39.6/100
Pacific Heights
42.3/100
Pacific Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bungundarra
39.6/100
Pacific Heights
42.3/100
Crime rate
Bungundarra
64.0 / 1k
Pacific Heights
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungundarra
0
Pacific Heights
2
Population
Bungundarra
667
Pacific Heights
1,111
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 | Bungundarra | Pacific Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.5/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.0 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 41.6% |
| Population | 667 | 1,111 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Bungundarra reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Pacific Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Pacific Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Bungundarra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bungundarra tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Pacific Heights stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Bungundarra sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Pacific Heights.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pacific Heights, while Bungundarra 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.