Overall score
Allawah
52.8/100
Kyle Bay
52.4/100
Allawah vs Kyle Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Allawah for families and investment; Kyle Bay for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AllawahKyle Bay
Crime rate
Allawah
23.2 / 1k
Kyle Bay
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allawah
47
Kyle Bay
24
Population
Allawah
5,351
Kyle Bay
1,039
Metric leadAllawah 7Kyle Bay 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Allawah | Kyle Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.2 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 8 |
| Walkability | 44.5/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 47 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 3 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Population | 5,351 | 1,039 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Allawah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Kyle Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Allawah tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, while Kyle Bay stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kyle Bay, while Allawah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.