Overall score
Bolton Point
30.6/100
Croudace Bay
32.4/100
Bolton Point vs Croudace Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Bolton Point for investment; Croudace Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bolton PointCroudace Bay
Crime rate
Bolton Point
81.1 / 1k
Croudace Bay
88.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolton Point
25
Croudace Bay
22
Population
Bolton Point
2,124
Croudace Bay
641
Metric leadBolton Point 5Croudace Bay 41 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 retireesCroudace Bay
- Best for familiesCroudace Bay
- Best for investmentBolton Point
- Best for best schoolsCroudace 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 | Croudace Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.6/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 88.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 21 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 3 |
| Population | 2,124 | 641 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bolton Point is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Croudace Bay is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Bolton Point is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Croudace Bay answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Bolton Point sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Croudace Bay.
Choose Bolton Point if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Croudace Bay for retirees.