Bateau Bay vs Long Jetty, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bateau Bay | Long Jetty |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.8/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.3 / 1k | 69.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 179 | 86 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 246 | 134 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 22 |
| Population | 12,516 | 6,736 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- 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
Comparison summary
Bateau Bay and Long Jetty offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bateau Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bateau Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Bateau Bay; Crime rate favours Long Jetty. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bateau Bay, Families → Bateau Bay, Beach lifestyle → Bateau Bay, Investment → Bateau Bay.