Overall score
Buttaba
28.9/100
Coal Point
36.0/100
Buttaba vs Coal Point, NSW suburb comparison
Buttaba for investment and value; Coal Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ButtabaCoal Point
Crime rate
Buttaba
80.8 / 1k
Coal Point
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Buttaba
4
Coal Point
17
Population
Buttaba
1,204
Coal Point
1,749
Metric leadButtaba 4Coal Point 6across 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 retireesCoal Point
- Best for familiesCoal Point
- Best for investmentButtaba
- Best for best valueButtaba
- 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 | Buttaba | Coal Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 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 | 4 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 23 |
| Population | 1,204 | 1,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Buttaba is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Coal Point is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
Buttaba tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Coal Point stands out for public transport access and walkability.
Investors may find Buttaba the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Coal Point.