Overall score
Kyle Bay
48.5/100
Oatley
64.3/100
Kyle Bay vs Oatley, NSW suburb comparison
Kyle Bay for retirees and families; Oatley for value.
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
22
Oatley
200
Population
Kyle Bay
1,039
Oatley
10,664
Metric leadKyle Bay 4Oatley 51 tiedacross 10 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 | 48.5/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.6/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.4 / 1k | 29.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 26 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 104 |
| Walkability | 16.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 200 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 33 |
| Population | 1,039 | 10,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kyle Bay is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday 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 and a quieter safety profile; Oatley answers with public transport access and walkability.
Kyle Bay suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Oatley is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.