Buttaba vs Fishing Point
The verdict
Buttaba is more affordable, with a median house price of $906K versus $1.36M in Fishing Point. Fishing Point rates higher for transport (46 vs 30). Fishing Point is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fishing Point rates higher (57 vs 41/100 in Buttaba).
Scores
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 49 |
| Transport | 30 | 46 |
| Education | 45 | 49 |
| Liveability | 51 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,204 | 1,105 |
| Median age | 43 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $1,755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 87.3% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Buttaba Stable · Fishing Point Stable
Property
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $906K | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 415 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 271 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 332 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,070 | 1,720 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Buttaba · Fishing Point
Transport
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 97.6 km | 98.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Buttaba | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,204 | 1,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,236 | 1,134 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,303 | 1,196 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buttaba or Fishing Point?
Fishing Point has the higher residential safety score (Buttaba 41/100 vs Fishing Point 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Buttaba or Fishing Point?
Buttaba is more affordable, with a median house price of $906K versus $1.36M.
Which has better public transport, Buttaba or Fishing Point?
Fishing Point has the higher transport score (Buttaba 30/100 vs Fishing Point 46/100).
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