Black Rock vs Highett
The verdict
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.58M in Black Rock. Highett rates higher for transport (98 vs 62). Black Rock is closer to the coast (770 m vs 2.9 km).
Scores
| Black Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 93 |
| Transport | 62 | 98 |
| Education | 90 | 86 |
| Liveability | 89 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,389 | 12,016 |
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,416 | $2,119 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.0% | 55.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Black Rock Moderate Growth · Highett Moderate Growth
Property
| Black Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.58M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $1.21M | $685K |
| House price YoY | 31.1% | -4.5% |
| 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 Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 563 | 624 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 454 | 283 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 110 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,083 | 6,450 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Rock · Highett
Transport
| Black Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 260 m |
Liveability
| Black Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 9 |
| Parks | 7 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 61 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 770 m | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.3 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Black Rock | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,389 | 12,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,590 | 12,700 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,421 | 13,957 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black Rock or Highett?
Highett has the higher residential safety score (Black Rock 62/100 vs Highett 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Black Rock or Highett?
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.58M.
Which has better schools, Black Rock or Highett?
Black Rock has a higher average school ICSEA (Black Rock 1121 vs Highett 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Black Rock or Highett?
Highett has the higher transport score (Black Rock 62/100 vs Highett 98/100).
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