Overall score
Bayonet Head
40.9/100
Collingwood Heights
32.0/100
Bayonet Head for investment and value; Collingwood Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bayonet Head
40.9/100
Collingwood Heights
32.0/100
Crime rate
Bayonet Head
998.3 / 1k
Collingwood Heights
4816.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayonet Head
8
Collingwood Heights
3
Population
Bayonet Head
3,272
Collingwood Heights
694
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 | Bayonet Head | Collingwood Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 998.3 / 1k | 4816.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 5 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 3 |
| Population | 3,272 | 694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Bayonet Head is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Collingwood Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Collingwood Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Bayonet Head keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bayonet Head is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Collingwood Heights answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bayonet Head sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Collingwood Heights.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Bayonet Head the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Collingwood Heights.