Overall score
Kogarah Bay
47.7/100
Kyle Bay
52.4/100
Kogarah Bay vs Kyle Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kogarah Bay for families; Kyle Bay for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kogarah BayKyle Bay
Crime rate
Kogarah Bay
59.6 / 1k
Kyle Bay
24.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kogarah Bay
49
Kyle Bay
24
Population
Kogarah Bay
2,102
Kyle Bay
1,039
Metric leadKogarah Bay 6Kyle Bay 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKyle Bay
- Best for familiesKogarah Bay
- Best for best schoolsKyle 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 | Kogarah Bay | Kyle Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.4/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.6 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 8 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 3 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Population | 2,102 | 1,039 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kogarah Bay is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Kyle Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Kogarah Bay tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Kyle Bay stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Kogarah Bay suits investors more clearly, whereas Kyle Bay is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.