Overall score
Carey Bay
46.8/100
Rathmines
48.9/100
Carey Bay vs Rathmines, NSW Suburb Comparison
Carey Bay for schools; Rathmines for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Carey BayRathmines
Crime rate
Carey Bay
80.9 / 1k
Rathmines
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Carey Bay
7
Rathmines
35
Population
Carey Bay
865
Rathmines
2,076
Metric leadCarey Bay 3Rathmines 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 | Rathmines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.8/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 64.8/100 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 13 |
| Green cover | 19.7% | 22.0% |
| Population | 865 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Carey Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Rathmines is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Carey Bay pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Rathmines is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Carey Bay if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Rathmines for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.