Overall score
Salamander Bay
45.6/100
Soldiers Point
49.4/100
Salamander Bay vs Soldiers Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Salamander Bay for investment and value; 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
79
Soldiers Point
113
Population
Salamander Bay
4,991
Soldiers Point
1,564
Metric leadSalamander Bay 5Soldiers Point 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 retireesSoldiers Point
- Best for familiesSoldiers Point
- Best for beach lifestyleSoldiers Point
- 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 | 45.6/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.3 / 1k | 61.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 22 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 113 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 17 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Soldiers Point stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Salamander Bay if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Soldiers Point for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.