Overall score
Bundeena
64.1/100
Port Hacking
50.0/100
Bundeena vs Port Hacking, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bundeena for retirees and families; Port Hacking for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BundeenaPort Hacking
Crime rate
Bundeena
50.3 / 1k
Port Hacking
46.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundeena
159
Port Hacking
26
Population
Bundeena
2,103
Port Hacking
1,210
Metric leadBundeena 7Port Hacking 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBundeena
- Best for familiesBundeena
- Best for investmentBundeena
- Best for best valuePort Hacking
- Best for best schoolsPort Hacking
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 | Bundeena | Port Hacking |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 46.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 6 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 15 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Population | 2,103 | 1,210 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bundeena reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Port Hacking is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Bundeena sits among greener hillside streets, while Port Hacking keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bundeena tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Port Hacking stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Port Hacking, while Bundeena 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.