Overall score
Corlette
49.1/100
Fingal Bay
33.1/100
Corlette vs Fingal Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Corlette for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CorletteFingal Bay
Crime rate
Corlette
70.0 / 1k
Fingal Bay
70.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Corlette
88
Fingal Bay
56
Population
Corlette
5,699
Fingal Bay
1,635
Metric leadCorlette 9Fingal Bay 1across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Corlette | Fingal Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 25.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.0 / 1k | 70.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 40 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 15 |
| Population | 5,699 | 1,635 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Corlette is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Fingal Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Corlette is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Fingal Bay answers with a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Corlette sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Fingal Bay.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Corlette, while Fingal Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.