Overall score
Balmoral
32.5/100
Kilaben Bay
38.4/100
Balmoral vs Kilaben Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Balmoral for retirees and families; Kilaben Bay for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalmoralKilaben Bay
Crime rate
Balmoral
80.9 / 1k
Kilaben Bay
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral
7
Kilaben Bay
22
Population
Balmoral
730
Kilaben Bay
1,516
Metric leadBalmoral 2Kilaben Bay 8across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalmoral
- Best for familiesBalmoral
- Best for investmentKilaben Bay
- Best for best valueKilaben 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 | Balmoral | Kilaben Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 38 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 8 |
| Population | 730 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balmoral is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Kilaben Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Balmoral is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Kilaben Bay answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Balmoral if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Kilaben Bay for investors and value-focused buyers.