Overall score
Bilgola Plateau
53.4/100
Scotland Island
28.1/100
Bilgola Plateau vs Scotland Island, NSW suburb comparison
Bilgola Plateau for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bilgola PlateauScotland Island
Crime rate
Bilgola Plateau
15.9 / 1k
Scotland Island
78.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bilgola Plateau
52
Scotland Island
20
Population
Bilgola Plateau
3,650
Scotland Island
711
Metric leadBilgola Plateau 7Scotland Island 12 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 retireesBilgola Plateau
- Best for familiesBilgola Plateau
- Best for investmentBilgola Plateau
- 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 | Scotland Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 1.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 78.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 8 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 4 |
| Population | 3,650 | 711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bilgola Plateau is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Scotland Island is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Bilgola Plateau sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Scotland Island is further out with more breathing room.
Bilgola Plateau pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Scotland Island is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bilgola Plateau, while Scotland Island remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.