Black Head vs Diamond Beach
The verdict
Diamond Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $778K versus $945K in Black Head. On the separate residential safety score, Black Head rates higher (90 vs 66/100 in Diamond Beach).
Scores
Black HeadDiamond Beach
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 50 |
| Liveability | 31 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 972 | 1,012 |
| Median age | 65 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,053 | $1,331 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.1% | 31.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Black Head Moderate Growth · Diamond Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $945K | $778K |
| Median unit price | $617K | $603K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 76 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 103 | 198 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 412 | 692 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,733 | 3,261 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Head · Diamond Beach
Transport
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.9 km | 15.5 km |
Liveability
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 850 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 235.5 km | 239.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.6 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Black Head | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 972 | 1,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,052 | 1,095 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,127 | 1,174 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.00% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black Head or Diamond Beach?
Black Head has the higher residential safety score (Black Head 90/100 vs Diamond Beach 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Black Head or Diamond Beach?
Diamond Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $778K versus $945K.
Which has better public transport, Black Head or Diamond Beach?
Black Head and Diamond Beach have similar transport scores.
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