Overall score
Buttaba
28.9/100
Kilaben Bay
38.4/100
Buttaba vs Kilaben Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Kilaben Bay for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ButtabaKilaben Bay
Crime rate
Buttaba
80.8 / 1k
Kilaben Bay
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buttaba
4
Kilaben Bay
22
Population
Buttaba
1,204
Kilaben Bay
1,516
Metric leadButtaba 1Kilaben Bay 81 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKilaben Bay
- Best for investmentKilaben Bay
- Best for best valueKilaben Bay
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 | Kilaben Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 38 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 8 |
| Population | 1,204 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Buttaba is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Kilaben Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Kilaben Bay holds the clearer edge on housing affordability and public transport access, while Buttaba is closer across the remaining categories.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kilaben Bay, while Buttaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.