Overall score
Marks Point
32.8/100
Swansea Heads
40.9/100
Marks Point vs Swansea Heads, NSW Suburb Comparison
Marks Point for investment; Swansea Heads for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Marks PointSwansea Heads
Crime rate
Marks Point
88.0 / 1k
Swansea Heads
56.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marks Point
24
Swansea Heads
38
Population
Marks Point
1,861
Swansea Heads
609
Metric leadMarks Point 5Swansea Heads 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSwansea Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleSwansea Heads
- Best for investmentMarks Point
- Best for best valueSwansea Heads
- Best for best schoolsSwansea Heads
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 | Marks Point | Swansea Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.0 / 1k | 56.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 9 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Population | 1,861 | 609 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marks Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Swansea Heads is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Swansea Heads is shaped by the coast, Marks Point offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Marks Point is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Swansea Heads answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Households prioritising schools may find Marks Point the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Swansea Heads.
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.