Overall score
Anna Bay
48.9/100
Lemon Tree Passage
48.8/100
Anna Bay vs Lemon Tree Passage, NSW Suburb Comparison
Anna Bay for beach lifestyle; Lemon Tree Passage for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Anna BayLemon Tree Passage
Crime rate
Anna Bay
41.6 / 1k
Lemon Tree Passage
58.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anna Bay
77
Lemon Tree Passage
68
Population
Anna Bay
4,221
Lemon Tree Passage
2,686
Metric leadAnna Bay 8Lemon Tree Passage 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLemon Tree Passage
- Best for familiesLemon Tree Passage
- Best for beach lifestyleAnna Bay
- Best for investmentLemon Tree Passage
- Best for best valueLemon Tree Passage
- Best for best schoolsLemon Tree Passage
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 | Anna Bay | Lemon Tree Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.7/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.6 / 1k | 58.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 34 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 68 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 16 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 52.6% |
| Population | 4,221 | 2,686 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Anna Bay is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Lemon Tree Passage is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Anna Bay is shaped by the coast, Lemon Tree Passage offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Anna Bay is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Lemon Tree Passage answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Anna Bay if you are weighing retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Lemon Tree Passage for value-focused buyers.
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.