Overall score
Bayonet Head
43.6/100
Emu Point
56.4/100
Bayonet Head for value; Emu Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bayonet Head
43.6/100
Emu Point
56.4/100
Crime rate
Bayonet Head
50.0 / 1k
Emu Point
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayonet Head
17
Emu Point
56
Population
Bayonet Head
3,272
Emu Point
285
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 | Emu Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 3 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 8.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 56 |
| Green cover | 25.1% | 26.0% |
| Population | 3,272 | 285 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Bayonet Head reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Emu Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Bayonet Head is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Emu Point answers with nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Bayonet Head if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Emu Point for families and households prioritising schools.
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.