Carey Bay vs Fishing Point, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carey Bay | Fishing Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.2 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 22 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 7 |
| Population | 865 | 1,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesFishing Point
- Best for investmentCarey Bay
- Best for best valueCarey Bay
Comparison summary
Carey Bay and Fishing Point offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fishing Point leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Carey Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Carey Bay; Crime rate favours Carey Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Fishing Point, Investment → Carey Bay, Best value → Carey Bay.