Overall score
Balgowlah Heights
69.7/100
North Balgowlah
56.6/100
Balgowlah Heights vs North Balgowlah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Balgowlah Heights for retirees and value; North Balgowlah for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Balgowlah HeightsNorth Balgowlah
Crime rate
Balgowlah Heights
24.0 / 1k
North Balgowlah
24.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balgowlah Heights
103
North Balgowlah
47
Population
Balgowlah Heights
3,546
North Balgowlah
3,816
Metric leadBalgowlah Heights 7North Balgowlah 33 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 retireesBalgowlah Heights
- Best for investmentNorth Balgowlah
- Best for best valueBalgowlah Heights
- Best for best schoolsNorth Balgowlah
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 | Balgowlah Heights | North Balgowlah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.7/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.0 / 1k | 24.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 48 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 30 | 10 |
| Green cover | 34.4% | 3.9% |
| Population | 3,546 | 3,816 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Balgowlah Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while North Balgowlah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Balgowlah Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while North Balgowlah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Balgowlah Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; North Balgowlah answers with schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community.
Balgowlah Heights suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas North Balgowlah is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.