Bayview vs Warriewood, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bayview | Warriewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 67.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.7/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 25.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 85 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 350 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 15 |
| Population | 3,807 | 8,379 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWarriewood
- Best for familiesWarriewood
- Best for beach lifestyleWarriewood
- Best for investmentWarriewood
- Best for best valueWarriewood
- Best for best schoolsWarriewood
Comparison summary
Bayview (NSW) and Warriewood offer different strengths across official suburb data. Warriewood leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Warriewood; Housing (desirability) favours Warriewood; Crime rate favours Bayview (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Warriewood, Families → Warriewood, Beach lifestyle → Warriewood, Investment → Warriewood.