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Black Hill vs Eureka

The verdict

Eureka is more affordable, with a median house price of $490K versus $602K in Black Hill. Black Hill rates higher for education (62 vs 52). Eureka is closer to the coast (72.2 km vs 74.0 km).

Scores

Black HillEureka
Black HillEureka
Overall7167
Transport6264
Education6252
Liveability8982

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

Demographics

Black HillEureka
Population2,124633
Median age4038
Median household income (wk)$1,471$1,168
Bachelor degree or higher43.5%31.1%
Born in Australia81.5%81.0%
Avg household size2.22.2

Growth: Black Hill High Growth · Eureka High Growth

Property

Black HillEureka
Median house price$602K$490K
Median unit price$388KData not available
House price YoY-7.8%-6.3%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Black HillEureka
Residential safety score5551
Break & enter dwelling /100k424632
Motor vehicle theft /100k518316
Domestic assault /100k377316
Total incidents /100k (all)3,4376,477

Total incidents over time

Schools

Black HillEureka
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,039Data not available

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

Transport

Black HillEureka
Transport score6264
Train stations00
Bus stops137
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.5 km2.1 km

Liveability

Black HillEureka
Summer max temp24.0°C24.0°C
Winter max temp10.2°C10.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)690690
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks145
Playgrounds32
Swimming pools24
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)74.0 km72.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)100.3 km99.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.5 km3.3 km

Population & growth

Black HillEureka
Population (2021)2,124633
Estimated 20252,197641
Projected 20412,913868
Annual growth rate0.85%0.31%

Common questions

Which is safer, Black Hill or Eureka?

Black Hill has the higher residential safety score (Black Hill 55/100 vs Eureka 51/100).

Which is more affordable, Black Hill or Eureka?

Eureka is more affordable, with a median house price of $490K versus $602K.

Which has better public transport, Black Hill or Eureka?

Eureka has the higher transport score (Black Hill 62/100 vs Eureka 64/100).

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Data sources

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