Blackbutt vs Flinders
The verdict
Blackbutt is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.14M in Flinders. Flinders rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). Blackbutt has a shorter estimated CBD commute (221 vs 222 min). On the separate residential safety score, Flinders rates higher (95 vs 85/100 in Blackbutt).
Scores
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 66 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 43 | 43 |
| Liveability | 75 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,291 | 7,118 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,604 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.0% | 26.6% |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Blackbutt Moderate Growth · Flinders High Growth
Property
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $736K | $830K |
| House price YoY | -4.7% | 5.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 61 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 182 | 98 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 239 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,586 | 2,093 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackbutt · Flinders
Transport
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 221 | 222 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 84.6 km | 85.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Blackbutt | Flinders | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,291 | 7,118 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,427 | 7,701 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,253 | 13,151 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackbutt or Flinders?
Flinders has the higher residential safety score (Blackbutt 85/100 vs Flinders 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackbutt or Flinders?
Blackbutt is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Blackbutt or Flinders?
Flinders has the higher transport score (Blackbutt 64/100 vs Flinders 76/100).
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