Overall score
Fishing Point
32.6/100
Rathmines
45.7/100
Fishing Point vs Rathmines, NSW suburb comparison
Fishing Point for retirees and families; Rathmines for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fishing PointRathmines
Crime rate
Fishing Point
80.9 / 1k
Rathmines
80.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fishing Point
10
Rathmines
34
Population
Fishing Point
1,105
Rathmines
2,076
Metric leadFishing Point 2Rathmines 63 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 retireesFishing Point
- Best for familiesFishing Point
- Best for investmentRathmines
- Best for best valueRathmines
- Best for best schoolsRathmines
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 | Fishing Point | Rathmines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.9/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.9 / 1k | 80.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 39 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 11 |
| Population | 1,105 | 2,076 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Fishing Point reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Rathmines is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Fishing Point pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Rathmines is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Fishing Point suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Rathmines is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.