Overall score
Coal Point
46.4/100
Marks Point
32.8/100
Coal Point vs Marks Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Coal Point for retirees and families; Marks Point for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coal PointMarks Point
Crime rate
Coal Point
80.9 / 1k
Marks Point
88.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coal Point
18
Marks Point
24
Population
Coal Point
1,749
Marks Point
1,861
Metric leadCoal Point 6Marks Point 52 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 familiesCoal Point
- Best for investmentMarks Point
- Best for best valueCoal 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 | Marks Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.9/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 88.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 24 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 12 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 0.1% |
| Population | 1,749 | 1,861 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Coal Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Marks Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Coal Point is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Marks Point answers with schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Coal Point, while Marks 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.