Overall score
Salamander Bay
45.0/100
Soldiers Point
39.8/100
Salamander Bay vs Soldiers Point, NSW suburb comparison
Salamander Bay for beach lifestyle and investment; Soldiers Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salamander BaySoldiers Point
Crime rate
Salamander Bay
61.3 / 1k
Soldiers Point
61.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salamander Bay
76
Soldiers Point
113
Population
Salamander Bay
4,991
Soldiers Point
1,564
Metric leadSalamander Bay 6Soldiers Point 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSoldiers Point
- Best for familiesSoldiers Point
- Best for beach lifestyleSalamander Bay
- Best for investmentSalamander Bay
- Best for best valueSalamander Bay
- Best for best schoolsSoldiers Point
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 | Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.3 / 1k | 61.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 22 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 113 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 14 |
| Population | 4,991 | 1,564 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Salamander Bay is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Soldiers Point is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Salamander Bay tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Soldiers Point stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Salamander Bay if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors; lean toward Soldiers Point for retirees.