Overall score
Abbotsford
47.4/100
Canada Bay
35.4/100
Abbotsford vs Canada Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Abbotsford for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbbotsfordCanada Bay
Crime rate
Abbotsford
34.1 / 1k
Canada Bay
34.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abbotsford
70
Canada Bay
6
Population
Abbotsford
5,431
Canada Bay
1,308
Metric leadAbbotsford 6Canada Bay 31 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 investmentAbbotsford
- Best for best valueAbbotsford
- Best for best schoolsAbbotsford
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 | Abbotsford | Canada Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.0/100 | 20.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.1 / 1k | 34.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 16 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 8 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 3 |
| Population | 5,431 | 1,308 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Abbotsford is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Canada Bay is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Abbotsford pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Canada Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Abbotsford, while Canada Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.