Overall score
Bayles
37.5/100
Nar Nar Goon
39.1/100
Bayles for retirees and families; Nar Nar Goon for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bayles
37.5/100
Nar Nar Goon
39.1/100
Crime rate
Bayles
69.1 / 1k
Nar Nar Goon
68.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayles
8
Nar Nar Goon
0
Population
Bayles
445
Nar Nar Goon
1,023
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bayles | Nar Nar Goon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.7/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.1 / 1k | 68.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 35 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Population | 445 | 1,023 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Bayles reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Nar Nar Goon is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Bayles is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Nar Nar Goon answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
Bayles suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Nar Nar Goon is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.