Kilaben Bay vs Rathmines, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kilaben Bay | Rathmines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.1 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 9 |
| Population | 1,516 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKilaben Bay
- Best for best schoolsKilaben Bay
Comparison summary
Kilaben Bay and Rathmines offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rathmines leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rathmines; Crime rate favours Kilaben Bay; Parks & reserves favours Kilaben Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kilaben Bay, Best schools → Kilaben Bay.