Buttaba vs Coal Point, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Buttaba | Coal Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.6/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.1 / 1k | 83.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 42 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 20 |
| Population | 1,204 | 1,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCoal Point
- Best for familiesCoal Point
- Best for investmentButtaba
- Best for best schoolsCoal Point
Comparison summary
Buttaba and Coal Point offer different strengths across official suburb data. Coal Point leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Coal Point; Housing (desirability) favours Buttaba; Crime rate favours Buttaba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Coal Point, Families → Coal Point, Investment → Buttaba, Best schools → Coal Point.