Overall score
Kogarah Bay
47.1/100
Kyle Bay
48.5/100
Kogarah Bay vs Kyle Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Kogarah Bay for investment; Kyle Bay for retirees and families.
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
44
Kyle Bay
22
Population
Kogarah Bay
2,102
Kyle Bay
1,039
Metric leadKogarah Bay 5Kyle Bay 41 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 retireesKyle Bay
- Best for familiesKyle Bay
- Best for investmentKogarah 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 | 47.1/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.6 / 1k | 24.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 8 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 3 |
| Population | 2,102 | 1,039 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kogarah Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Kyle Bay is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Kogarah Bay tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Kyle Bay stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Kogarah Bay suits investors more clearly, whereas Kyle Bay is the stronger match for retirees and families.