Overall score
Coal Point
46.4/100
Rathmines
48.9/100
Coal Point vs Rathmines, NSW Suburb Comparison
Coal Point for schools; Rathmines for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coal PointRathmines
Crime rate
Coal Point
80.9 / 1k
Rathmines
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coal Point
18
Rathmines
35
Population
Coal Point
1,749
Rathmines
2,076
Metric leadCoal Point 2Rathmines 83 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 retireesRathmines
- Best for familiesRathmines
- Best for investmentRathmines
- Best for best valueRathmines
- 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 | Rathmines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.9/100 | 64.8/100 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 13 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 22.0% |
| Population | 1,749 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Coal Point reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Rathmines is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Coal Point tends to lead on public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Rathmines stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
Choose Coal Point if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Rathmines for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.