Overall score
Kilaben Bay
38.4/100
Rathmines
45.7/100
Kilaben Bay vs Rathmines, NSW suburb comparison
Kilaben Bay for retirees; Rathmines for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kilaben BayRathmines
Crime rate
Kilaben Bay
81.1 / 1k
Rathmines
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kilaben Bay
22
Rathmines
34
Population
Kilaben Bay
1,516
Rathmines
2,076
Metric leadKilaben Bay 3Rathmines 62 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 retireesKilaben Bay
- Best for familiesRathmines
- Best for best valueRathmines
- Best for best schoolsRathmines
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 | Kilaben Bay | Rathmines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.4/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 11 |
| Population | 1,516 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Kilaben Bay reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Rathmines is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Kilaben Bay pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Rathmines is the better pick for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kilaben Bay, while Rathmines remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.