Blackalls Park vs Fennell Bay
The verdict
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $829K in Blackalls Park. Blackalls Park rates higher for liveability (55 vs 45). On the separate residential safety score, Blackalls Park rates higher (66 vs 61/100 in Fennell Bay).
Scores
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 50 |
| Transport | 58 | 61 |
| Education | 40 | 43 |
| Liveability | 55 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,812 | 1,780 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,422 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Blackalls Park Moderate Growth · Fennell Bay High Growth
Property
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $798K |
| Median unit price | $604K | $525K |
| House price YoY | 11.8% | 7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 36 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 711 | 562 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,019 | 4,101 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 966 | 889 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackalls Park · Fennell Bay
Transport
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.2 km | 105.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Blackalls Park | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,812 | 1,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,838 | 1,861 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,237 | 2,522 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackalls Park or Fennell Bay?
Blackalls Park has the higher residential safety score (Blackalls Park 66/100 vs Fennell Bay 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackalls Park or Fennell Bay?
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $829K.
Which has better schools, Blackalls Park or Fennell Bay?
Blackalls Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackalls Park 966 vs Fennell Bay 889; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackalls Park or Fennell Bay?
Fennell Bay has the higher transport score (Blackalls Park 58/100 vs Fennell Bay 61/100).
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