Overall score
Church Point
40.3/100
Clareville
37.9/100
Church Point vs Clareville, NSW suburb comparison
Church Point for investment and value; Clareville for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Church PointClareville
Crime rate
Church Point
11.8 / 1k
Clareville
15.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Church Point
75
Clareville
26
Population
Church Point
1,066
Clareville
822
Metric leadChurch Point 8Clareville 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesClareville
- Best for familiesClareville
- Best for investmentChurch Point
- Best for best valueChurch Point
- Best for best schoolsClareville
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 | Church Point | Clareville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 10.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.8 / 1k | 15.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 25 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 9 |
| Population | 1,066 | 822 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Church Point is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Clareville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Church Point sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Clareville is further out with more breathing room.
Church Point tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Clareville stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
Church Point suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Clareville is the stronger match for retirees and families.