Black Mountain vs South Guyra
The verdict
South Guyra is more affordable, with a median house price of $333K versus $420K in Black Mountain. Black Mountain rates higher for education (33 vs 22). South Guyra rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Black Mountain is closer to the coast (129.5 km vs 132.5 km).
Scores
Black MountainSouth Guyra
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 37 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 33 | 22 |
| Liveability | 22 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 291 | 385 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,768 | $827 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 15.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 62.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Black Mountain Stable · South Guyra Stable
Property
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $420K | $333K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $327K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $377 | $377 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 10 |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 260 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 687 | 519 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,155 | 4,675 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 798 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Mountain · South Guyra
Transport
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.5 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 129.5 km | 132.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 396.4 km | 406.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Black Mountain | South Guyra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 291 | 385 |
| Estimated 2025 | 301 | 398 |
| Projected 2041 | 294 | 389 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Black Mountain or South Guyra?
South Guyra is more affordable, with a median house price of $333K versus $420K.
Which has better public transport, Black Mountain or South Guyra?
South Guyra has the higher transport score (Black Mountain 0/100 vs South Guyra 46/100).
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