Buttaba 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 | Buttaba | Carey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.6/100 | 29.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.1 / 1k | 83.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 15 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 7 |
| Population | 1,204 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Buttaba and Carey Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Buttaba leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Carey Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Buttaba; Crime rate favours Buttaba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Carey Bay, Families → Carey Bay.