Overall score
Buttaba
35.7/100
Coal Point
46.4/100
Buttaba vs Coal Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Buttaba for 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
5
Coal Point
18
Population
Buttaba
1,204
Coal Point
1,749
Metric leadButtaba 4Coal Point 71 tiedacross 12 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 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 | 35.7/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.2/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 42 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 27 |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 20.6% |
| Population | 1,204 | 1,749 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Buttaba is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Coal Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Buttaba tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Coal Point stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Buttaba the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coal Point.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.