Blackalls Park vs Fassifern
The verdict
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $791K in Blackalls Park. Blackalls Park rates higher for liveability (55 vs 37). Fassifern rates higher for transport (85 vs 58). Blackalls Park is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 11.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blackalls Park rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Fassifern).
Scores
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 55 |
| Transport | 58 | 85 |
| Education | 40 | 42 |
| Liveability | 55 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,812 | 586 |
| Median age | 43 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,422 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Blackalls Park Moderate Growth · Fassifern High Growth
Property
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $791K | $691K |
| Median unit price | $604K | $703K |
| House price YoY | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 36 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 341 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 711 | 683 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,192 | 46,246 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackalls Park · Fassifern
Transport
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 520 m |
Liveability
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 11.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.2 km | 104.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Blackalls Park | Fassifern | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,812 | 586 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,838 | 613 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,237 | 830 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackalls Park or Fassifern?
Blackalls Park has the higher residential safety score (Blackalls Park 66/100 vs Fassifern 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackalls Park or Fassifern?
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $791K.
Which has better schools, Blackalls Park or Fassifern?
Fassifern has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackalls Park 944 vs Fassifern 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackalls Park or Fassifern?
Fassifern has the higher transport score (Blackalls Park 58/100 vs Fassifern 85/100).
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