Overall score
Terrigal
54.3/100
The Entrance
45.7/100
Terrigal vs The Entrance, NSW Suburb Comparison
Terrigal for families and value; The Entrance for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
TerrigalThe Entrance
Crime rate
Terrigal
35.4 / 1k
The Entrance
66.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Terrigal
206
The Entrance
195
Population
Terrigal
12,730
The Entrance
4,244
Metric leadTerrigal 11The Entrance 2across 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 familiesTerrigal
- Best for beach lifestyleThe Entrance
- Best for best valueTerrigal
- Best for best schoolsTerrigal
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 | Terrigal | The Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.4 / 1k | 66.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 156 | 28 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 206 | 195 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 22 |
| Green cover | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| Population | 12,730 | 4,244 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Terrigal reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; The Entrance is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Terrigal pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas The Entrance is the better pick for walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
Terrigal suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas The Entrance is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.