Overall score
Buttaba
28.9/100
Carey Bay
32.9/100
Buttaba vs Carey Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Carey Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ButtabaCarey Bay
Crime rate
Buttaba
80.8 / 1k
Carey Bay
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buttaba
4
Carey Bay
6
Population
Buttaba
1,204
Carey Bay
865
Metric leadButtaba 7Carey Bay 3across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Buttaba is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Carey Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Buttaba is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Carey Bay answers with nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Carey Bay, while Buttaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.