Overall score
Fern Bay
40.8/100
Fullerton Cove
35.3/100
Fern Bay vs Fullerton Cove, NSW Suburb Comparison
Fern Bay for retirees and families; Fullerton Cove for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fern BayFullerton Cove
Crime rate
Fern Bay
55.2 / 1k
Fullerton Cove
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fern Bay
55
Fullerton Cove
10
Population
Fern Bay
4,046
Fullerton Cove
735
Metric leadFern Bay 5Fullerton Cove 42 tiedacross 11 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 | Fern Bay | Fullerton Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.7/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.2 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 41 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 3 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 0.3% |
| Population | 4,046 | 735 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fern Bay is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Fullerton Cove is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Fern Bay tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Fullerton Cove stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
Fern Bay suits people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Fullerton Cove is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.