Overall score
Kirribilli
71.3/100
Neutral Bay
72.2/100
Kirribilli for families and schools; Neutral Bay for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kirribilli
71.3/100
Neutral Bay
72.2/100
Crime rate
Kirribilli
39.9 / 1k
Neutral Bay
26.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kirribilli
349
Neutral Bay
505
Population
Kirribilli
3,629
Neutral Bay
10,090
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kirribilli | Neutral Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.3/100 | 72.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.9 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 65 |
| Walkability | 97.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 349 | 505 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 27 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Population | 3,629 | 10,090 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Kirribilli reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Neutral Bay is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kirribilli pulls ahead on a hub for schools and preschools, plus an affluent, sought-after address, whereas Neutral Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Kirribilli suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Neutral Bay is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.