Canada Bay
Canada Bay scores well on community services (77/100) but only 49/100 on core operations — a gap worth watching.
"Sydney's harbour inner-west — Concord, Rhodes, and waterfront renewal"
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New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 92,255
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
57 out of 100
#8 of 34 metro councils in NSW
#37 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 50/100 |
| Community Services | 77/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 51/100 |
| Core Operations | 49/100 |
What This Means For You
Among metropolitan councils, Canada Bay performs strongest in Community Services (scoring 77 out of 100 against peers). Performance in Core Operations is moderate, scoring 49 out of 100 against peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Sydney's harbour inner-west — Concord, Rhodes, and waterfront renewal
Canada Bay covers Concord, Five Dock, Rhodes, and Drummoyne along the Parramatta River. Rhodes has transformed from industrial to waterfront apartments.
Known For
- Rhodes waterfront dining and apartments
- Five Dock — Italian heritage and food
- Concord — leafy family suburbs
- Bay Run walking and cycling path (partly)
Living Here
Canada Bay offers harbour-adjacent living in Sydney's inner west with good schools and improving waterfront amenity.
Hidden Gem
Majors Bay Reserve in Concord — a quiet harbourside park with city views that few non-locals know about.