Overall score
Buttaba
35.7/100
Carey Bay
46.8/100
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
5
Carey Bay
7
Population
Buttaba
1,204
Carey Bay
865
Metric leadButtaba 6Carey Bay 51 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Buttaba | Carey Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.2/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 15 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 11 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 19.7% |
| Population | 1,204 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Buttaba is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Carey Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Buttaba is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Carey Bay answers with nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Carey Bay, while Buttaba 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.