Bardwell Valley vs Bexley
The verdict
Bexley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $2.00M in Bardwell Valley. Bardwell Valley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (42 vs 48 min).
Scores
Bardwell ValleyBexley
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 85 |
| Transport | 85 | 82 |
| Education | 73 | 70 |
| Liveability | 97 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,344 | 19,646 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,099 | $1,870 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.6% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 52.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bardwell Valley High Growth · Bexley Moderate Growth
Property
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.00M | $1.86M |
| Median unit price | $1.23M | $805K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $830 | $830 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 85 | 87 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 43 | 56 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 214 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,389 | 2,820 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bardwell Valley · Bexley
Transport
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 132 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bardwell Valley | Bexley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,344 | 19,646 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,560 | 19,689 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,462 | 23,144 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.23% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bardwell Valley or Bexley?
Bardwell Valley and Bexley have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bardwell Valley or Bexley?
Bexley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $2.00M.
Which has better public transport, Bardwell Valley or Bexley?
Bardwell Valley has the higher transport score (Bardwell Valley 85/100 vs Bexley 82/100).
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