Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fishing Point vs Coal Point.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Fishing Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fishing Point (989) sits above Coal Point (986).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Fishing Point edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 986).

Common questionsFishing Point vs Coal Point

Common questions

Does Fishing Point or Coal Point have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fishing Point scores 989 vs 986 in Coal Point. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Fishing Point
Metric
Coal Point

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$345/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$345/wk
$430/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$440/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
45
Bike score
30
1,105
Population
1,749
51
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
989
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).