Overall score
Eagle Point
42.9/100
Raymond Island
33.1/100
Eagle Point for retirees and investment; Raymond Island for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eagle Point
42.9/100
Raymond Island
33.1/100
Crime rate
Eagle Point
35.0 / 1k
Raymond Island
27.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eagle Point
9
Raymond Island
1
Population
Eagle Point
1,306
Raymond Island
589
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 | Eagle Point | Raymond Island |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.0 / 1k | 27.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 20 |
| Population | 1,306 | 589 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Eagle Point reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Raymond Island is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Eagle Point is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Raymond Island answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Eagle Point generally means more mid-market housing value, while Raymond Island leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Eagle Point if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Raymond Island for families.