Overall score
Kinchela
28.0/100
Stuarts Point
39.0/100
Kinchela vs Stuarts Point, NSW suburb comparison
Kinchela for retirees and investment; Stuarts Point for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KinchelaStuarts Point
Crime rate
Kinchela
163.6 / 1k
Stuarts Point
75.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kinchela
1
Stuarts Point
40
Population
Kinchela
286
Stuarts Point
766
Metric leadKinchela 2Stuarts Point 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKinchela
- Best for familiesStuarts Point
- Best for investmentKinchela
- Best for best valueKinchela
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 | Kinchela | Stuarts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.0/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 163.6 / 1k | 75.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 28 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 286 | 766 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Kinchela reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Stuarts Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Kinchela pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Stuarts Point is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Kinchela suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Stuarts Point is the stronger match for families.