Overall score
Catherine Hill Bay
33.9/100
Murrays Beach
33.7/100
Catherine Hill Bay vs Murrays Beach, NSW suburb comparison
Catherine Hill Bay for retirees and beach lifestyle; Murrays Beach for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Catherine Hill BayMurrays Beach
Crime rate
Catherine Hill Bay
55.8 / 1k
Murrays Beach
56.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Catherine Hill Bay
23
Murrays Beach
9
Population
Catherine Hill Bay
943
Murrays Beach
882
Metric leadCatherine Hill Bay 6Murrays Beach 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCatherine Hill Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleCatherine Hill Bay
- Best for investmentMurrays Beach
- Best for best valueMurrays Beach
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 | Catherine Hill Bay | Murrays Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.9/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.8 / 1k | 56.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 7 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 16 |
| Population | 943 | 882 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Catherine Hill Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Murrays Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Where Catherine Hill Bay is shaped by the coast, Murrays Beach offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Catherine Hill Bay is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Murrays Beach answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Catherine Hill Bay suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Murrays Beach is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.