Overall score
Bilgola Plateau
53.4/100
Church Point
40.3/100
Bilgola Plateau for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bilgola Plateau
53.4/100
Church Point
40.3/100
Crime rate
Bilgola Plateau
15.9 / 1k
Church Point
11.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilgola Plateau
52
Church Point
75
Population
Bilgola Plateau
3,650
Church Point
1,066
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bilgola Plateau | Church Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 11.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 43 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 75 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 12 |
| Population | 3,650 | 1,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 and walkability; Church Point answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bilgola Plateau, while Church Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.