Overall score
Kirrawee
63.8/100
Oyster Bay
65.5/100
Kirrawee vs Oyster Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kirrawee for retirees; Oyster Bay for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KirraweeOyster Bay
Crime rate
Kirrawee
70.1 / 1k
Oyster Bay
11.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kirrawee
451
Oyster Bay
74
Population
Kirrawee
11,007
Oyster Bay
5,689
Metric leadKirrawee 7Oyster Bay 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKirrawee
- Best for investmentOyster Bay
- Best for best valueOyster Bay
- Best for best schoolsOyster 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 | Kirrawee | Oyster Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.8/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 70.1 / 1k | 11.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 118 | 67 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 451 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 24 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Population | 11,007 | 5,689 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kirrawee is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Oyster Bay is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kirrawee tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Oyster Bay stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Oyster Bay, while Kirrawee remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.