Blackalls Park vs Kilaben Bay
The verdict
Blackalls Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $791K versus $1.07M in Kilaben Bay. Kilaben Bay rates higher for education (50 vs 40). Kilaben Bay is closer to the coast (7.7 km vs 10.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kilaben Bay rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Blackalls Park).
Scores
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 56 |
| Transport | 58 | 57 |
| Education | 40 | 50 |
| Liveability | 55 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,812 | 1,516 |
| Median age | 43 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,422 | $2,186 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blackalls Park Moderate Growth · Kilaben Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $791K | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $604K | $850K |
| 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 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 36 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 711 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,192 | 1,319 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackalls Park · Kilaben Bay
Transport
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 20 |
| 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 | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 103.2 km | 101.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blackalls Park | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,812 | 1,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,838 | 1,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,237 | 1,745 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackalls Park or Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay has the higher residential safety score (Blackalls Park 66/100 vs Kilaben Bay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackalls Park or Kilaben Bay?
Blackalls Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $791K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Blackalls Park or Kilaben Bay?
Blackalls Park has the higher transport score (Blackalls Park 58/100 vs Kilaben Bay 57/100).
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