Catherine Hill Bay vs Swansea Heads, 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 | Swansea Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.8 / 1k | 65.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 9 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 4 |
| Population | 943 | 609 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCatherine Hill Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleCatherine Hill Bay
- Best for investmentSwansea Heads
Comparison summary
Catherine Hill Bay and Swansea Heads offer different strengths across official suburb data. Catherine Hill Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Catherine Hill Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Swansea Heads; Crime rate favours Swansea Heads. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Catherine Hill Bay, Beach lifestyle → Catherine Hill Bay, Investment → Swansea Heads.