Overall score
Bilgola Beach
35.1/100
Mona Vale
74.8/100
Bilgola Beach vs Mona Vale, NSW suburb comparison
Mona Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bilgola BeachMona Vale
Crime rate
Bilgola Beach
16.5 / 1k
Mona Vale
27.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilgola Beach
22
Mona Vale
619
Population
Bilgola Beach
251
Mona Vale
10,877
Metric leadBilgola Beach 2Mona Vale 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mona Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 74.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 27.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 137 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 619 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 54 |
| Population | 251 | 10,877 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bilgola Beach reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Mona Vale is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Bilgola Beach sits firmly coastal, whereas Mona Vale is near both coast and city.
Bilgola Beach pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mona Vale is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mona Vale, while Bilgola Beach remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.