Blackett vs Dharruk
The verdict
Blackett is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $910K in Dharruk. Dharruk rates higher for liveability (85 vs 71). Dharruk has a shorter estimated CBD commute (128 vs 129 min). On the separate residential safety score, Dharruk rates higher (44 vs 15/100 in Blackett).
Scores
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 65 |
| Transport | 60 | 64 |
| Education | 33 | 42 |
| Liveability | 71 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,586 | 2,806 |
| Median age | 31 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,174 | $1,467 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.9% | 24.4% |
| Born in Australia | 58.4% | 56.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Blackett Stable · Dharruk Stable
Property
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $844K | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 502 | 178 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 107 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,701 | 927 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,334 | 6,807 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 816 | 875 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackett · Dharruk
Transport
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 129 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.3 km | 39.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 38.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Blackett | Dharruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,586 | 2,806 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,632 | 2,842 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,738 | 2,925 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackett or Dharruk?
Dharruk has the higher residential safety score (Blackett 15/100 vs Dharruk 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackett or Dharruk?
Blackett is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $910K.
Which has better schools, Blackett or Dharruk?
Dharruk has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackett 816 vs Dharruk 875; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackett or Dharruk?
Dharruk has the higher transport score (Blackett 60/100 vs Dharruk 64/100).
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