Overall score
Madora Bay
44.3/100
San Remo
35.2/100
Madora Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Madora Bay
44.3/100
San Remo
35.2/100
Crime rate
Madora Bay
3302.6 / 1k
San Remo
12555.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Madora Bay
24
San Remo
12
Population
Madora Bay
3,830
San Remo
1,022
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 | Madora Bay | San Remo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 3302.6 / 1k | 12555.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 3 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 12 |
| Population | 3,830 | 1,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Madora Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and San Remo is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Madora Bay tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while San Remo stands out for easy access to the coast and improving crime trends.
Retirees and investors may find Madora Bay the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer San Remo.