Overall score
Bunkers Hill
40.9/100
Cardigan Village
45.6/100
Bunkers Hill vs Cardigan Village, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bunkers Hill for investment and schools; Cardigan Village for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bunkers HillCardigan Village
Crime rate
Bunkers Hill
94.7 / 1k
Cardigan Village
21.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bunkers Hill
7
Cardigan Village
10
Population
Bunkers Hill
270
Cardigan Village
957
Metric leadBunkers Hill 1Cardigan Village 72 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 retireesCardigan Village
- Best for familiesCardigan Village
- Best for investmentBunkers Hill
- Best for best schoolsBunkers Hill
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 | Bunkers Hill | Cardigan Village |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.2/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 21.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 1 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Population | 270 | 957 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
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, whereas Cardigan Village is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Bunkers Hill sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Cardigan Village.
Bunkers Hill suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Cardigan Village is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.