Overall score
Bilgola Beach
35.1/100
Church Point
40.3/100
Bilgola Beach vs Church Point, NSW suburb comparison
Bilgola Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Church Point for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bilgola BeachChurch Point
Crime rate
Bilgola Beach
16.5 / 1k
Church Point
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilgola Beach
22
Church Point
75
Population
Bilgola Beach
251
Church Point
1,066
Metric leadBilgola Beach 1Church Point 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBilgola Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBilgola Beach
- Best for investmentChurch Point
- Best for best valueChurch Point
- Best for best schoolsBilgola Beach
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 | Bilgola Beach | Church Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 43 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 12 |
| Population | 251 | 1,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bilgola Beach is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Church Point is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Where Bilgola Beach is shaped by the coast, Church Point offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Bilgola Beach is stronger for an affluent, sought-after address and easy access to the coast; Church Point answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Bilgola Beach if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Church Point for investors and value-focused buyers.