Overall score
Carey Bay
46.8/100
Fishing Point
38.6/100
Carey Bay vs Fishing Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Carey Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carey BayFishing Point
Crime rate
Carey Bay
80.9 / 1k
Fishing Point
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Bay
7
Fishing Point
11
Population
Carey Bay
865
Fishing Point
1,105
Metric leadCarey Bay 3Fishing 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)
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 | Carey Bay | Fishing Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 22 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 9 |
| Green cover | 19.7% | 5.1% |
| Population | 865 | 1,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Carey Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Fishing Point is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Carey Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Fishing Point is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Carey Bay the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fishing Point.
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.