Overall score
Fennell Bay
34.3/100
Teralba
34.5/100
Fennell Bay vs Teralba, NSW Suburb Comparison
Fennell Bay for investment; Teralba for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fennell BayTeralba
Crime rate
Fennell Bay
81.0 / 1k
Teralba
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fennell Bay
21
Teralba
22
Population
Fennell Bay
1,780
Teralba
2,654
Metric leadFennell Bay 5Teralba 61 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesTeralba
- Best for investmentFennell Bay
- Best for best schoolsTeralba
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 | Fennell Bay | Teralba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.5/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.0 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 30 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 28 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Population | 1,780 | 2,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Fennell Bay reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Teralba is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Fennell Bay is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Teralba answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Fennell Bay suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Teralba is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.