Balmoral vs Kilaben Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balmoral | Kilaben Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.5/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.6 / 1k | 83.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 38 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Population | 730 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBalmoral
- Best for familiesBalmoral
- Best for investmentKilaben Bay
- Best for best valueKilaben Bay
- Best for best schoolsKilaben Bay
Comparison summary
Balmoral (Lake Macquarie - NSW) and Kilaben Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kilaben Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kilaben Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Kilaben Bay; Crime rate favours Kilaben Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Balmoral (Lake Macquarie - NSW), Families → Balmoral (Lake Macquarie - NSW), Investment → Kilaben Bay, Best value → Kilaben Bay.