Overall score
Coal Point
46.4/100
Fishing Point
38.6/100
Coal Point vs Fishing Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Coal Point for retirees 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
18
Fishing Point
11
Population
Coal Point
1,749
Fishing Point
1,105
Metric leadCoal Point 6Fishing Point 34 tiedacross 13 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 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 | Coal Point | Fishing Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 9 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 5.1% |
| Population | 1,749 | 1,105 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coal Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Fishing Point is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Coal Point is stronger for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Fishing Point answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fishing Point, while Coal Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.