Overall score
Bateau Bay
71.2/100
Long Jetty
48.2/100
Bateau Bay vs Long Jetty, NSW suburb comparison
Bateau Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bateau BayLong Jetty
Crime rate
Bateau Bay
66.7 / 1k
Long Jetty
66.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bateau Bay
246
Long Jetty
134
Population
Bateau Bay
12,516
Long Jetty
6,736
Metric leadBateau Bay 9Long Jetty 2across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBateau Bay
- Best for familiesBateau Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleBateau Bay
- Best for investmentBateau Bay
- Best for best valueBateau Bay
- Best for best schoolsBateau 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 | Bateau Bay | Long Jetty |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.2/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.7 / 1k | 66.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 179 | 86 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 246 | 134 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 27 |
| Population | 12,516 | 6,736 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bateau Bay is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Long Jetty is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Where Bateau Bay is shaped by the coast, Long Jetty offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Bateau Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Long Jetty is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Bateau Bay sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Long Jetty.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bateau Bay, while Long Jetty remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.