Bilgola Beach vs Scotland Island, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bilgola Beach | Scotland Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.7/100 | 28.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 1.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 80.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 8 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 4 |
| Population | 251 | 711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBilgola Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBilgola Beach
- Best for investmentScotland Island
- Best for best valueBilgola Beach
Comparison summary
Bilgola Beach and Scotland Island offer different strengths across official suburb data. Scotland Island leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Scotland Island; Housing (desirability) favours Bilgola Beach; Crime rate favours Bilgola Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Bilgola Beach, Beach lifestyle → Bilgola Beach, Investment → Scotland Island, Best value → Bilgola Beach.