Overall score
Bunkers Hill
40.9/100
Cardigan
43.2/100
Bunkers Hill for retirees and value; Cardigan for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bunkers Hill
40.9/100
Cardigan
43.2/100
Crime rate
Bunkers Hill
94.7 / 1k
Cardigan
99.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bunkers Hill
7
Cardigan
3
Population
Bunkers Hill
270
Cardigan
1,064
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 | Bunkers Hill | Cardigan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.2/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 99.6 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 21 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 1.6% |
| Population | 270 | 1,064 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Bunkers Hill reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Cardigan is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Bunkers Hill is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Cardigan answers with a quieter safety profile, walkability, and a larger local community. Bunkers Hill generally means more mid-market housing value, while Cardigan leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Bunkers Hill if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Cardigan for retirees, families, and investors.
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.