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Black Hill vs Nerrina

The verdict

Black Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $602K versus $650K in Nerrina. Black Hill rates higher for liveability (89 vs 42). On the separate residential safety score, Black Hill rates higher (55 vs 23/100 in Nerrina).

Scores

Black HillNerrina
Black HillNerrina
Overall7145
Transport6235
Education6261
Liveability8942

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

Demographics

Black HillNerrina
Population2,124970
Median age4042
Median household income (wk)$1,471$2,405
Bachelor degree or higher43.5%43.0%
Born in Australia81.5%90.0%
Avg household size2.22.7

Growth: Black Hill High Growth · Nerrina High Growth

Property

Black HillNerrina
Median house price$602K$650K
Median unit price$388KData not available
House price YoY-7.8%-10.2%
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 HillNerrina
Residential safety score5523
Break & enter dwelling /100k4241,340
Motor vehicle theft /100k518412
Domestic assault /100k377206
Total incidents /100k (all)3,4374,330

Total incidents over time

Schools

Black HillNerrina
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,039981

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

Transport

Black HillNerrina
Transport score6235
Train stations00
Bus stops130
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.5 km4.0 km

Liveability

Black HillNerrina
Summer max temp24.0°C24.0°C
Winter max temp10.2°C10.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)690690
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks145
Playgrounds31
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)74.0 km73.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)100.3 km98.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.5 km4.9 km

Population & growth

Black HillNerrina
Population (2021)2,124970
Estimated 20252,1971,003
Projected 20412,9131,330
Annual growth rate0.85%0.84%

Common questions

Which is safer, Black Hill or Nerrina?

Black Hill has the higher residential safety score (Black Hill 55/100 vs Nerrina 23/100).

Which is more affordable, Black Hill or Nerrina?

Black Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $602K versus $650K.

Which has better schools, Black Hill or Nerrina?

Black Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Black Hill 1039 vs Nerrina 981; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Black Hill or Nerrina?

Black Hill has the higher transport score (Black Hill 62/100 vs Nerrina 35/100).

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Data sources

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