Bardia vs Macquarie Links
The verdict
Bardia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.43M in Macquarie Links. Macquarie Links rates higher for transport (87 vs 63). Macquarie Links is closer to the coast (23.5 km vs 24.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Macquarie Links rates higher (80 vs 57/100 in Bardia).
Scores
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 80 |
| Transport | 63 | 87 |
| Education | 71 | 67 |
| Liveability | 81 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,747 | 1,455 |
| Median age | 30 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,417 | $3,135 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.2% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.4 |
Growth: Bardia High Growth · Macquarie Links Moderate Growth
Property
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $855K |
| House price YoY | 18.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 122 | 137 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 296 | 206 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 557 | 275 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,063 | 2,680 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bardia · Macquarie Links
Transport
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 940 m | 670 m |
Liveability
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.6 km | 23.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.9 km | 33.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bardia | Macquarie Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,747 | 1,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,205 | 1,494 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,701 | 1,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.31% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bardia or Macquarie Links?
Macquarie Links has the higher residential safety score (Bardia 57/100 vs Macquarie Links 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Bardia or Macquarie Links?
Bardia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.43M.
Which has better public transport, Bardia or Macquarie Links?
Macquarie Links has the higher transport score (Bardia 63/100 vs Macquarie Links 87/100).
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