Overall score
Bangor
61.9/100
Sutherland
59.4/100
Bangor vs Sutherland, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bangor for retirees and families; Sutherland for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BangorSutherland
Crime rate
Bangor
20.8 / 1k
Sutherland
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bangor
49
Sutherland
341
Population
Bangor
5,536
Sutherland
11,570
Metric leadBangor 5Sutherland 71 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 retireesBangor
- Best for familiesBangor
- Best for investmentSutherland
- Best for best valueBangor
- Best for best schoolsBangor
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 | Bangor | Sutherland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 65 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 341 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 17 |
| Green cover | 37.1% | 20.2% |
| Population | 5,536 | 11,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bangor reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Sutherland is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bangor pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Sutherland is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bangor, while Sutherland 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.