Catherine Hill Bay vs Pinny Beach

Catherine Hill Bay and Pinny Beach are neighbouring areas in Lake Macquarie, but they differ greatly in how they are used. Catherine Hill Bay has a population of 943 and is mostly car-dependent, though it has far more public transport stops (18 compared to 2 in Pinny Beach) and more street connectivity. Pinny Beach is largely non-residential with a population of 0, featuring a steeper terrain and a much longer drive time to the city.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their lack of local services, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. They also share a similar lack of 15-minute-city walksheds. While Pinny Beach has a higher number of schools within 3 km, Catherine Hill Bay is far more accessible for those on foot, with 94.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park compared to just 3.6% in Pinny Beach.