Murrays Beach vs Swansea, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Murrays Beach | Swansea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.5/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.8 / 1k | 66.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 123 |
| Walkability | 12.5/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 140 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 18 |
| Population | 882 | 5,044 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMurrays Beach
- Best for familiesSwansea
- Best for beach lifestyleSwansea
- Best for investmentMurrays Beach
- Best for best valueSwansea
- Best for best schoolsSwansea
Comparison summary
Murrays Beach and Swansea (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Swansea (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Swansea (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Murrays Beach; Crime rate favours Murrays Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Murrays Beach, Families → Swansea (NSW), Beach lifestyle → Swansea (NSW), Investment → Murrays Beach.