Overall score
Kyle Bay
52.4/100
Oatley
68.9/100
Kyle Bay vs Oatley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kyle Bay for schools; Oatley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kyle BayOatley
Crime rate
Kyle Bay
24.4 / 1k
Oatley
29.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kyle Bay
24
Oatley
241
Population
Kyle Bay
1,039
Oatley
10,664
Metric leadKyle Bay 3Oatley 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kyle Bay | Oatley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 68.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.4 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 104 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 241 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 40 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Population | 1,039 | 10,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kyle Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Oatley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Kyle Bay is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Oatley answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Kyle Bay suits retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Oatley is the stronger match for 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.