Overall score
Bushmead
38.3/100
Hazelmere
38.7/100
Bushmead for families and value; Hazelmere for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bushmead
38.3/100
Hazelmere
38.7/100
Crime rate
Bushmead
43.1 / 1k
Hazelmere
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bushmead
8
Hazelmere
16
Population
Bushmead
677
Hazelmere
935
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 | Bushmead | Hazelmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 17 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 27.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 16 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 677 | 935 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Bushmead reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Hazelmere is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Bushmead tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Hazelmere stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Bushmead if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Hazelmere for 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.