Overall score
Fishing Point
32.6/100
Kilaben Bay
38.4/100
Fishing Point vs Kilaben Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Fishing Point for families and schools; Kilaben Bay for investment and value.
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
10
Kilaben Bay
22
Population
Fishing Point
1,105
Kilaben Bay
1,516
Metric leadFishing Point 1Kilaben Bay 82 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- 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 | 32.6/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.9/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 38 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 8 |
| Population | 1,105 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Fishing Point reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Kilaben Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Fishing Point tends to lead on well-served by public transport and a mature, settled community, while Kilaben Bay stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families may find Fishing Point the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kilaben Bay.