Black River vs Jensen
The verdict
Jensen rates higher for education (37 vs 28). Jensen is closer to the coast (6.9 km vs 9.4 km).
Scores
Black RiverJensen
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 28 | 37 |
| Liveability | 19 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,493 | 1,797 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,883 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.3% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 85.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Black River — · Jensen —
Property
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,545 | 2,560 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 670 | 668 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,813 | 12,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Black River · Jensen
Transport
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 988.4 km | 986.1 km |
Liveability
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1123.4 km | 1121.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.0 km | 15.7 km |
Population & growth
| Black River | Jensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,493 | 1,797 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,624 | 1,978 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.12% | 2.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black River or Jensen?
Jensen has the higher residential safety score (Black River 20/100 vs Jensen 21/100).
Which has better public transport, Black River or Jensen?
Black River and Jensen have similar transport scores.
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