Overall score
Bayview
40.0/100
Fannie Bay
61.9/100
Fannie Bay for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bayview
40.0/100
Fannie Bay
61.9/100
Crime rate
Bayview
2600.3 / 1k
Fannie Bay
1451.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bayview
32
Fannie Bay
130
Population
Bayview
1,702
Fannie Bay
2,875
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 | Bayview | Fannie Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | 27.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 2600.3 / 1k | 1451.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 15 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 130 |
| Population | 1,702 | 2,875 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bayview reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; Fannie Bay is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bayview pulls ahead on an affluent, sought-after address and improving crime trends, whereas Fannie Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Bayview if you are weighing families; lean toward Fannie Bay for investors and value-focused buyers.