Bald Hills vs Bracken Ridge
The verdict
Bald Hills rates higher for transport (90 vs 64). Bracken Ridge rates higher for liveability (84 vs 75). Bald Hills has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 62 min).
Scores
Bald HillsBracken Ridge
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 70 |
| Transport | 90 | 64 |
| Education | 56 | 60 |
| Liveability | 75 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,000 | 17,488 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,931 | $1,972 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 34.9% |
| Born in Australia | 74.5% | 72.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bald Hills — · Bracken Ridge —
Property
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $665 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 929 | 926 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 412 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bald Hills · Bracken Ridge
Transport
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.4 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.2 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bald Hills | Bracken Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,000 | 17,488 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,425 | 18,509 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.48% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bald Hills or Bracken Ridge?
Bald Hills and Bracken Ridge have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Bald Hills or Bracken Ridge?
Bald Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Bald Hills 1085 vs Bracken Ridge 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bald Hills or Bracken Ridge?
Bald Hills has the higher transport score (Bald Hills 90/100 vs Bracken Ridge 64/100).
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