Black Hill vs Invermay Park
The verdict
Black Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $602K versus $675K in Invermay Park. Black Hill rates higher for liveability (89 vs 63). Black Hill is closer to the coast (74.0 km vs 76.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Invermay Park rates higher (90 vs 55/100 in Black Hill).
Scores
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 55 |
| Transport | 62 | 49 |
| Education | 62 | 51 |
| Liveability | 89 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,124 | 1,692 |
| Median age | 40 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,471 | $1,775 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 91.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Black Hill High Growth · Invermay Park High Growth
Property
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $602K | $675K |
| Median unit price | $388K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.8% | -27.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 424 | 177 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 296 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 377 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,437 | 3,664 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Hill · Invermay Park
Transport
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 74.0 km | 76.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.3 km | 102.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Black Hill | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,124 | 1,692 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,197 | 1,750 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,913 | 2,320 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black Hill or Invermay Park?
Invermay Park has the higher residential safety score (Black Hill 55/100 vs Invermay Park 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Black Hill or Invermay Park?
Black Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $602K versus $675K.
Which has better public transport, Black Hill or Invermay Park?
Black Hill has the higher transport score (Black Hill 62/100 vs Invermay Park 49/100).
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