Black Hill vs Soldiers Hill
The verdict
Soldiers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $602K in Black Hill. Soldiers Hill rates higher for transport (88 vs 62). Soldiers Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (175 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Black Hill rates higher (55 vs 43/100 in Soldiers Hill).
Scores
| Black Hill | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 85 |
| Transport | 62 | 88 |
| Education | 62 | 70 |
| Liveability | 89 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Hill | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,124 | 2,813 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,471 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 54.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Black Hill High Growth · Soldiers Hill High Growth
Property
| Black Hill | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $602K | $570K |
| Median unit price | $388K | $413K |
| House price YoY | -7.8% | 0.0% |
| 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 | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 424 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 1,173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 377 | 498 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,437 | 11,091 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Hill | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Hill · Soldiers Hill
Transport
| Black Hill | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 175 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Black Hill | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Parks | 14 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 74.0 km | 74.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 100.3 km | 101.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Black Hill | Soldiers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,124 | 2,813 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,197 | 2,909 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,913 | 3,858 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black Hill or Soldiers Hill?
Black Hill has the higher residential safety score (Black Hill 55/100 vs Soldiers Hill 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Black Hill or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $602K.
Which has better schools, Black Hill or Soldiers Hill?
Black Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Black Hill 1042 vs Soldiers Hill 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Black Hill or Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill has the higher transport score (Black Hill 62/100 vs Soldiers Hill 88/100).
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