Bolton Point vs Carey Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bolton Point | Carey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.4/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.3 / 1k | 83.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 7 |
| Population | 2,124 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCarey Bay
- Best for familiesCarey Bay
- Best for best schoolsBolton Point
Comparison summary
Bolton Point and Carey Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bolton Point leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bolton Point; Housing (desirability) favours Bolton Point; Crime rate favours Carey Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Carey Bay, Families → Carey Bay, Best schools → Bolton Point.