Black Hill vs Buchanan
The verdict
Buchanan is more affordable, with a median house price of $899K versus $2.06M 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 Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 26 |
| Transport | 19 | 15 |
| Education | 50 | 43 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 516 | 212 |
| Median age | 47 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,980 | $2,028 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.8% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 89.7% | 87.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Black Hill High Growth · Buchanan High Growth
Property
| Black Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.06M | $899K |
| Median unit price | $912K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 18 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 581 | 472 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 775 | 5,660 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 775 | 943 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,434 | 27,359 |
Black Hill is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Hill · Buchanan
Transport
| Black Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 9.8 km |
Liveability
| Black Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.1 km | 24.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 122.8 km | 120.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Black Hill | Buchanan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 516 | 212 |
| Estimated 2025 | 562 | 231 |
| Projected 2041 | 697 | 286 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.16% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Black Hill or Buchanan?
Buchanan is more affordable, with a median house price of $899K versus $2.06M.
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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