Overall score
Fishing Point
38.6/100
Kilaben Bay
46.9/100
Fishing Point vs Kilaben Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Fishing Point for families and schools; Kilaben Bay for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fishing PointKilaben Bay
Crime rate
Fishing Point
80.9 / 1k
Kilaben Bay
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fishing Point
11
Kilaben Bay
23
Population
Fishing Point
1,105
Kilaben Bay
1,516
Metric leadFishing Point 1Kilaben Bay 93 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKilaben Bay
- Best for familiesFishing Point
- Best for investmentKilaben Bay
- Best for best valueKilaben Bay
- Best for best schoolsFishing Point
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 | Fishing Point | Kilaben Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 38 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 8 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 36.5% |
| Population | 1,105 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Fishing Point reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Kilaben Bay is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Fishing Point tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Kilaben Bay stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Fishing Point the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kilaben Bay.
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.