Overall score
Connolly
61.5/100
Iluka
52.9/100
Connolly for families and schools; Iluka for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Connolly
61.5/100
Iluka
52.9/100
Crime rate
Connolly
2633.3 / 1k
Iluka
1631.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Connolly
32
Iluka
39
Population
Connolly
3,675
Iluka
5,669
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Put side by side, Connolly is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, and Iluka is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Iluka is shaped by the coast, Connolly offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Connolly pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Iluka is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Connolly the better fit, while retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Iluka.