Overall score
Coal Point
36.0/100
Kilaben Bay
38.4/100
Coal Point vs Kilaben Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Coal Point for schools; Kilaben Bay for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coal PointKilaben Bay
Crime rate
Coal Point
80.9 / 1k
Kilaben Bay
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coal Point
17
Kilaben Bay
22
Population
Coal Point
1,749
Kilaben Bay
1,516
Metric leadCoal Point 4Kilaben Bay 61 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 investmentKilaben Bay
- Best for best valueKilaben Bay
- 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 | Kilaben Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.0/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 38 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 8 |
| Population | 1,749 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Coal Point reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Kilaben Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Coal Point tends to lead on public transport access and a larger local community, while Kilaben Bay stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Coal Point suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Kilaben Bay is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.