Port Hacking vs Yowie Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Port Hacking | Yowie Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.4 / 1k | 109.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 31 |
| Walkability | 17.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 13 |
| Population | 1,210 | 3,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Hacking
- Best for familiesPort Hacking
- Best for best schoolsYowie Bay
Comparison summary
Port Hacking and Yowie Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Yowie Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Yowie Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Yowie Bay; Crime rate favours Port Hacking. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Hacking, Families → Port Hacking, Best schools → Yowie Bay.