Overall score
Bilgola Plateau
64.1/100
Church Point
53.5/100
Bilgola Plateau vs Church Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bilgola Plateau for retirees and value; Church Point for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bilgola PlateauChurch Point
Crime rate
Bilgola Plateau
15.9 / 1k
Church Point
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilgola Plateau
60
Church Point
80
Population
Bilgola Plateau
3,650
Church Point
1,066
Metric leadBilgola Plateau 4Church Point 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBilgola Plateau
- Best for familiesChurch Point
- Best for best valueBilgola Plateau
- Best for best schoolsBilgola Plateau
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 Plateau | Church Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 62.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 43 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 80 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 13 |
| Green cover | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Population | 3,650 | 1,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bilgola Plateau reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Church Point is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bilgola Plateau is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability; Church Point answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bilgola Plateau, while Church Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.