Overall score
Fingal Bay
33.1/100
One Mile
33.8/100
Fingal Bay for beach lifestyle; One Mile for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fingal Bay
33.1/100
One Mile
33.8/100
Crime rate
Fingal Bay
70.2 / 1k
One Mile
40.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fingal Bay
56
One Mile
25
Population
Fingal Bay
1,635
One Mile
501
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 | Fingal Bay | One Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.1/100 | 33.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.2/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.2 / 1k | 40.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 4 |
| Population | 1,635 | 501 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Fingal Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while One Mile is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Fingal Bay pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas One Mile is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Fingal Bay sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in One Mile.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Fingal Bay the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer One Mile.