Coal Point vs Kilaben Bay
The verdict
Kilaben Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.40M in Coal Point. Coal Point rates higher for education (57 vs 50). Kilaben Bay rates higher for liveability (60 vs 35). Coal Point is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 56 |
| Transport | 46 | 57 |
| Education | 57 | 50 |
| Liveability | 35 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,749 | 1,516 |
| Median age | 52 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,148 | $2,186 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Coal Point Moderate Growth · Kilaben Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $850K |
| 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) | 32 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 172 | 132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 172 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,001 | 1,319 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coal Point · Kilaben Bay
Transport
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.0 km | 101.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Coal Point | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,749 | 1,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,765 | 1,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,014 | 1,745 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coal Point or Kilaben Bay?
Coal Point and Kilaben Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Coal Point or Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.40M.
Which has better public transport, Coal Point or Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay has the higher transport score (Coal Point 46/100 vs Kilaben Bay 57/100).
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