Overall score
Anna Bay
48.9/100
Salamander Bay
45.6/100
Anna Bay vs Salamander Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Anna Bay for retirees and families; Salamander Bay for investment and value.
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
77
Salamander Bay
79
Population
Anna Bay
4,221
Salamander Bay
4,991
Metric leadAnna Bay 4Salamander Bay 54 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAnna Bay
- Best for familiesAnna Bay
- Best for investmentSalamander Bay
- Best for best valueSalamander Bay
- Best for best schoolsAnna Bay
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 | 48.9/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.7/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.6 / 1k | 61.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 103 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 28 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| 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, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Salamander Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Anna Bay, while Salamander Bay 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.