Coal Point vs Fishing Point
The verdict
Coal Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.20M in Fishing Point. Coal Point rates higher for education (57 vs 49). Fishing Point rates higher for liveability (51 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, Coal Point rates higher (100 vs 57/100 in Fishing Point).
Scores
| Coal Point | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 49 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 57 | 49 |
| Liveability | 35 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coal Point | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,749 | 1,105 |
| Median age | 52 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,148 | $1,755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Coal Point Moderate Growth · Fishing Point Stable
Property
| Coal Point | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -61.0% | 9.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 67 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coal Point | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 172 | 271 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 172 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,429 | 1,720 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coal Point | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coal Point · Fishing Point
Transport
| Coal Point | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Coal Point | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.0 km | 98.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Coal Point | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,749 | 1,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,765 | 1,134 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,014 | 1,196 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coal Point or Fishing Point?
Coal Point has the higher residential safety score (Coal Point 100/100 vs Fishing Point 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Coal Point or Fishing Point?
Coal Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Coal Point or Fishing Point?
Coal Point and Fishing Point have similar transport scores.
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