Catherine Hill Bay vs Murrays Beach, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Catherine Hill Bay | Murrays Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.8 / 1k | 65.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 7 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 11 |
| Population | 943 | 882 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCatherine Hill Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleCatherine Hill Bay
- Best for investmentMurrays Beach
- Best for best valueMurrays Beach
Comparison summary
Catherine Hill Bay and Murrays Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Catherine Hill Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Murrays Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Murrays Beach; Crime rate favours Murrays Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Catherine Hill Bay, Beach lifestyle → Catherine Hill Bay, Investment → Murrays Beach, Best value → Murrays Beach.