Overall score
Gymea Bay
55.5/100
Kirrawee
63.8/100
Gymea Bay vs Kirrawee, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gymea Bay for investment and value; Kirrawee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gymea BayKirrawee
Crime rate
Gymea Bay
27.4 / 1k
Kirrawee
70.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gymea Bay
65
Kirrawee
451
Population
Gymea Bay
6,983
Kirrawee
11,007
Metric leadGymea Bay 4Kirrawee 81 tiedacross 13 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 | Gymea Bay | Kirrawee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 63.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.4 / 1k | 70.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 118 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 451 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 36 |
| Green cover | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| Population | 6,983 | 11,007 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gymea Bay is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kirrawee is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Gymea Bay tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Kirrawee stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Gymea Bay the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kirrawee.
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.