Overall score
Canada Bay
49.1/100
Rodd Point
55.9/100
Canada Bay vs Rodd Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rodd Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Canada BayRodd Point
Crime rate
Canada Bay
34.3 / 1k
Rodd Point
33.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Canada Bay
12
Rodd Point
33
Population
Canada Bay
1,308
Rodd Point
1,380
Metric leadCanada Bay 3Rodd Point 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRodd Point
- Best for familiesRodd Point
- Best for best schoolsRodd Point
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 | Canada Bay | Rodd Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.3 / 1k | 33.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 23 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 6 |
| Green cover | 0.5% | 7.7% |
| Population | 1,308 | 1,380 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Canada Bay is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Rodd Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Canada Bay pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Rodd Point is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rodd Point, while Canada Bay 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.