Buttaba vs Kilaben Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Buttaba | Kilaben Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.6/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.1 / 1k | 83.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 38 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 4 |
| Population | 1,204 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKilaben Bay
- Best for familiesKilaben Bay
- Best for investmentKilaben Bay
- Best for best valueKilaben Bay
- Best for best schoolsKilaben Bay
Comparison summary
Buttaba and Kilaben Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kilaben Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kilaben Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Kilaben Bay; Public transport stops favours Kilaben Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kilaben Bay, Families → Kilaben Bay, Investment → Kilaben Bay, Best value → Kilaben Bay.