Canada Bay vs Russell Lea, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Canada Bay | Russell Lea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.0/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.3/100 | 20.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.2 / 1k | 35.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 31 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 9 |
| Population | 1,308 | 4,920 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesRussell Lea
- Best for investmentRussell Lea
- Best for best valueRussell Lea
- Best for best schoolsRussell Lea
Comparison summary
Canada Bay and Russell Lea offer different strengths across official suburb data. Russell Lea leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Russell Lea; Housing (desirability) favours Russell Lea; Public transport stops favours Russell Lea. Quick verdicts: Families → Russell Lea, Investment → Russell Lea, Best value → Russell Lea, Best schools → Russell Lea.