Overall score
Fannie Bay
64.0/100
Rapid Creek
50.9/100
Fannie Bay for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fannie Bay
64.0/100
Rapid Creek
50.9/100
Nearby amenities
Fannie Bay
130
Rapid Creek
73
Population
Fannie Bay
2,875
Rapid Creek
3,261
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 | Fannie Bay | Rapid Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.1/100 | 18.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 15 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 73 |
| Population | 2,875 | 3,261 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Fannie Bay reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Rapid Creek is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Fannie Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Rapid Creek is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Choose Fannie Bay if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Rapid Creek for families and households prioritising schools.