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Black Hill vs Buchanan

The verdict

Buchanan is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $2.85M in Black Hill. Black Hill rates higher for education (50 vs 43). Black Hill is closer to the coast (19.1 km vs 24.5 km).

Scores

Black HillBuchanan
Black HillBuchanan
Overall2926
Transport1915
Education5043
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Black HillBuchanan
Population516212
Median age4738
Median household income (wk)$2,980$2,028
Bachelor degree or higher35.8%27.7%
Born in Australia89.7%87.7%
Avg household size3.23

Growth: Black Hill High Growth · Buchanan High Growth

Property

Black HillBuchanan
Median house price$2.85M$863K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$660$630
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Black HillBuchanan
Residential safety score13
Break & enter dwelling /100k581472
Motor vehicle theft /100k7755,660
Domestic assault /100k775943
Total incidents /100k (all)15,89229,717

Total incidents over time

Schools

Black HillBuchanan
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA994Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Black Hill · Buchanan

Transport

Black HillBuchanan
Transport score1915
Train stations00
Bus stops184
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.2 km9.8 km

Liveability

Black HillBuchanan
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)19.1 km24.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)122.8 km120.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.2 km6.4 km

Population & growth

Black HillBuchanan
Population (2021)516212
Estimated 2025562231
Projected 2041697286
Annual growth rate2.16%2.17%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Black Hill or Buchanan?

Buchanan is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $2.85M.

Which has better public transport, Black Hill or Buchanan?

Black Hill has the higher transport score (Black Hill 19/100 vs Buchanan 15/100).

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Data sources

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