Overall score
Bolton Point
32.2/100
Carey Bay
46.8/100
Bolton Point vs Carey Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bolton Point for retirees; Carey Bay for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bolton PointCarey Bay
Crime rate
Bolton Point
81.1 / 1k
Carey Bay
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolton Point
26
Carey Bay
7
Population
Bolton Point
2,124
Carey Bay
865
Metric leadBolton Point 6Carey Bay 51 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 retireesBolton Point
- Best for familiesCarey Bay
- Best for investmentCarey Bay
- Best for best valueCarey Bay
- Best for best schoolsCarey Bay
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 | Bolton Point | Carey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.2/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 11 |
| Green cover | 9.4% | 19.7% |
| Population | 2,124 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bolton Point is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Carey Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Bolton Point pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Carey Bay is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Carey Bay, while Bolton 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.