Bilgola Plateau 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 Plateau | Scotland Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 28.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.4/100 | 1.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.2 / 1k | 80.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 8 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 52 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 4 |
| Population | 3,650 | 711 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBilgola Plateau
- Best for familiesBilgola Plateau
- Best for investmentBilgola Plateau
- Best for best valueBilgola Plateau
- Best for best schoolsBilgola Plateau
Comparison summary
Bilgola Plateau and Scotland Island offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bilgola Plateau leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bilgola Plateau; Housing (desirability) favours Bilgola Plateau; Crime rate favours Bilgola Plateau. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bilgola Plateau, Families → Bilgola Plateau, Investment → Bilgola Plateau, Best value → Bilgola Plateau.