Barrack Heights vs Blackbutt
The verdict
Barrack Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $1.08M in Blackbutt. Barrack Heights rates higher for liveability (82 vs 75). Blackbutt rates higher for education (43 vs 34). Barrack Heights is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blackbutt rates higher (85 vs 50/100 in Barrack Heights).
Scores
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 62 |
| Transport | 60 | 64 |
| Education | 34 | 43 |
| Liveability | 82 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,003 | 3,291 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,340 | $1,604 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 27.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 73.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Barrack Heights Stable · Blackbutt Moderate Growth
Property
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $696K | $736K |
| House price YoY | 5.7% | -4.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 61 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 200 | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 683 | 334 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,231 | 3,586 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barrack Heights · Blackbutt
Transport
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 217 | 221 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 83.3 km | 84.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Barrack Heights | Blackbutt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,003 | 3,291 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,069 | 3,427 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,476 | 4,253 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barrack Heights or Blackbutt?
Blackbutt has the higher residential safety score (Barrack Heights 50/100 vs Blackbutt 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Barrack Heights or Blackbutt?
Barrack Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Barrack Heights or Blackbutt?
Blackbutt has the higher transport score (Barrack Heights 60/100 vs Blackbutt 64/100).
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