Overall score
Cremorne
22.9/100
Opossum Bay
20.2/100
Cremorne for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cremorne
22.9/100
Opossum Bay
20.2/100
Crime rate
Cremorne
5806.2 / 1k
Opossum Bay
9208.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cremorne
9
Opossum Bay
17
Population
Cremorne
602
Opossum Bay
383
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.
| Category | Cremorne | Opossum Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.9/100 | 20.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.9/100 | 0.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 5806.2 / 1k | 9208.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 17 |
| Population | 602 | 383 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Cremorne reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; Opossum Bay is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Cremorne sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Opossum Bay is further into the wider countryside.
Cremorne tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Opossum Bay stands out for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Cremorne, while Opossum Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.