Overall score
Beverley Park
40.7/100
Kyle Bay
48.5/100
Kyle Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beverley Park
40.7/100
Kyle Bay
48.5/100
Crime rate
Beverley Park
59.8 / 1k
Kyle Bay
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beverley Park
46
Kyle Bay
22
Population
Beverley Park
2,646
Kyle Bay
1,039
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 | Beverley Park | Kyle Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 8 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 3 |
| Population | 2,646 | 1,039 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Beverley Park reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Kyle Bay is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Beverley Park pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Kyle Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kyle Bay, while Beverley Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.