Overall score
Anna Bay
52.9/100
Salamander Bay
45.0/100
Anna Bay vs Salamander Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Anna Bay for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Anna BaySalamander Bay
Crime rate
Anna Bay
41.6 / 1k
Salamander Bay
61.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anna Bay
75
Salamander Bay
76
Population
Anna Bay
4,221
Salamander Bay
4,991
Metric leadAnna Bay 3Salamander Bay 53 tiedacross 11 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 | Anna Bay | Salamander Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.9/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.1/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.6 / 1k | 61.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 103 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 23 |
| Population | 4,221 | 4,991 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Anna Bay is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Salamander Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Anna Bay pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Salamander Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose Anna Bay if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors; lean toward Salamander Bay for families and value-focused buyers.