Overall score
Bilgola Beach
35.1/100
Scotland Island
28.1/100
Bilgola Beach vs Scotland Island, NSW suburb comparison
Bilgola Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Scotland Island for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bilgola BeachScotland Island
Crime rate
Bilgola Beach
16.5 / 1k
Scotland Island
78.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilgola Beach
22
Scotland Island
20
Population
Bilgola Beach
251
Scotland Island
711
Metric leadBilgola Beach 5Scotland Island 41 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 investmentScotland Island
- Best for best valueBilgola Beach
- 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 | Scotland Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 1.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | 78.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 8 |
| Walkability | 11.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Population | 251 | 711 |
| 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 Scotland Island is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Bilgola Beach leans into coastal living, while Scotland Island feels more inland and suburban in character.
Bilgola Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Scotland Island is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Families and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Bilgola Beach the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Scotland Island.