Overall score
Coal Point
36.0/100
Fishing Point
32.6/100
Coal Point vs Fishing Point, NSW suburb comparison
Fishing Point for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coal PointFishing Point
Crime rate
Coal Point
80.9 / 1k
Fishing Point
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coal Point
17
Fishing Point
10
Population
Coal Point
1,749
Fishing Point
1,105
Metric leadCoal Point 5Fishing Point 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesFishing Point
- Best for best schoolsFishing 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 | Coal Point | Fishing Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.0/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.0/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 9 |
| Population | 1,749 | 1,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coal Point is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Fishing Point is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Coal Point is stronger for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities; Fishing Point answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coal Point, while Fishing Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.