Overall score
Grays Point
50.9/100
Yowie Bay
43.6/100
Grays Point vs Yowie Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Grays Point for retirees and families; Yowie Bay for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Grays PointYowie Bay
Crime rate
Grays Point
70.3 / 1k
Yowie Bay
102.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grays Point
64
Yowie Bay
46
Population
Grays Point
3,034
Yowie Bay
3,053
Metric leadGrays Point 6Yowie Bay 32 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 retireesGrays Point
- Best for familiesGrays Point
- Best for investmentGrays Point
- Best for best valueGrays Point
- Best for best schoolsYowie Bay
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 | Grays Point | Yowie Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.9/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.3 / 1k | 102.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 31 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 16 |
| Population | 3,034 | 3,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Grays Point reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Yowie Bay is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Grays Point pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Yowie Bay is the better pick for a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Grays Point, while Yowie Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.