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"
New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 95,000
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 (better than 77% of peers). Performance in core service delivery is moderate at the 49th percentile among 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.