Overall score
Bunkers Hill
36.9/100
Cardigan Village
45.3/100
Bunkers Hill for investment and value; Cardigan Village for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bunkers Hill
36.9/100
Cardigan Village
45.3/100
Crime rate
Bunkers Hill
89.5 / 1k
Cardigan Village
25.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bunkers Hill
6
Cardigan Village
10
Population
Bunkers Hill
270
Cardigan Village
957
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 Village |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.5 / 1k | 25.5 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 1 |
| Population | 270 | 957 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Bunkers Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Cardigan Village is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bunkers Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Cardigan Village is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability.
Bunkers Hill suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Cardigan Village is the stronger match for retirees and families.