Bidwill vs Blackett
The verdict
Blackett is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $879K in Bidwill. Bidwill rates higher for liveability (79 vs 71). Bidwill is closer to the coast (38.2 km vs 39.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blackett rates higher (15 vs 10/100 in Bidwill).
Scores
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 56 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 34 | 33 |
| Liveability | 79 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,202 | 3,586 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $899 | $1,174 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.8% | 13.9% |
| Born in Australia | 62.6% | 58.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bidwill Stable · Blackett Stable
Property
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $879K | $860K |
| Median unit price | $640K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 428 | 502 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 262 | 223 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,023 | 1,701 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,802 | 11,601 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 837 | 820 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bidwill · Blackett
Transport
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.2 km | 39.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.9 km | 39.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bidwill | Blackett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,202 | 3,586 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,256 | 3,632 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,380 | 3,738 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bidwill or Blackett?
Blackett has the higher residential safety score (Bidwill 10/100 vs Blackett 15/100).
Which is more affordable, Bidwill or Blackett?
Blackett is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $879K.
Which has better schools, Bidwill or Blackett?
Bidwill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bidwill 837 vs Blackett 820; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bidwill or Blackett?
Bidwill and Blackett have similar transport scores.
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