Beaumaris vs Black Rock
The verdict
Beaumaris is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.58M in Black Rock. Beaumaris rates higher for transport (72 vs 62). Black Rock has a shorter estimated CBD commute (67 vs 72 min). On the separate residential safety score, Beaumaris rates higher (68 vs 62/100 in Black Rock).
Scores
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 80 |
| Transport | 72 | 62 |
| Education | 89 | 90 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,947 | 6,389 |
| Median age | 48 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,626 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.2% | 60.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.6% | 72.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Beaumaris Moderate Growth · Black Rock Moderate Growth
Property
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.05M | $2.58M |
| Median unit price | $1.24M | $1.21M |
| House price YoY | -9.9% | 31.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 588 | 563 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 244 | 454 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 108 | 110 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,631 | 3,083 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,133 | 1,121 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beaumaris · Black Rock
Transport
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 11 |
| Parks | 13 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 770 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.9 km | 18.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Beaumaris | Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,947 | 6,389 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,305 | 6,590 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,200 | 7,421 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.64% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beaumaris or Black Rock?
Beaumaris has the higher residential safety score (Beaumaris 68/100 vs Black Rock 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Beaumaris or Black Rock?
Beaumaris is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.05M versus $2.58M.
Which has better schools, Beaumaris or Black Rock?
Beaumaris has a higher average school ICSEA (Beaumaris 1133 vs Black Rock 1121; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beaumaris or Black Rock?
Beaumaris has the higher transport score (Beaumaris 72/100 vs Black Rock 62/100).
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