Overall score
Balmoral
32.5/100
Coal Point
36.0/100
Balmoral vs Coal Point, NSW suburb comparison
Balmoral for retirees and families; Coal Point for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalmoralCoal Point
Crime rate
Balmoral
80.9 / 1k
Coal Point
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral
7
Coal Point
17
Population
Balmoral
730
Coal Point
1,749
Metric leadBalmoral 3Coal Point 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBalmoral
- Best for familiesBalmoral
- Best for investmentBalmoral
- Best for best valueBalmoral
- Best for best schoolsCoal 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 | Balmoral | Coal Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 42 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 23 |
| Population | 730 | 1,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balmoral is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Coal Point is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Balmoral tends to lead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, while Coal Point stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Retirees and investors may find Balmoral the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coal Point.