Overall score
Bittern
59.7/100
Crib Point
55.9/100
Bittern vs Crib Point, VIC suburb comparison
Bittern for retirees and investment; Crib Point for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BitternCrib Point
Crime rate
Bittern
41.9 / 1k
Crib Point
64.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bittern
42
Crib Point
51
Population
Bittern
4,276
Crib Point
3,343
Metric leadBittern 6Crib Point 5across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBittern
- Best for familiesCrib Point
- Best for investmentBittern
- Best for best schoolsCrib Point
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 | Bittern | Crib Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.7/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.5/100 | 89.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.9 / 1k | 64.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 25 |
| Walkability | 61.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 44 |
| Population | 4,276 | 3,343 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Bittern is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Crib Point is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Bittern pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Crib Point is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. Bittern generally means more sought-after housing, while Crib Point leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and investors may find Bittern the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Crib Point.