Overall score
Bayview
45.2/100
Warriewood
70.3/100
Bayview vs Warriewood, NSW suburb comparison
Warriewood for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BayviewWarriewood
Crime rate
Bayview
12.1 / 1k
Warriewood
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayview
102
Warriewood
350
Population
Bayview
3,807
Warriewood
8,379
Metric leadBayview 2Warriewood 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWarriewood
- Best for familiesWarriewood
- Best for beach lifestyleWarriewood
- Best for investmentWarriewood
- Best for best valueWarriewood
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bayview | Warriewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.7/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.1 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 85 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 102 | 350 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 18 |
| Population | 3,807 | 8,379 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bayview is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Warriewood is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Warriewood is shaped by the coast, Bayview offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Bayview is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Warriewood answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Warriewood, while Bayview remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.