Blackett vs Emerton
The verdict
Blackett is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $926K in Emerton. Emerton rates higher for liveability (81 vs 71). Blackett has a shorter estimated CBD commute (107 vs 109 min). On the separate residential safety score, Blackett rates higher (15 vs 6/100 in Emerton).
Scores
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 59 |
| Transport | 60 | 58 |
| Education | 33 | 36 |
| Liveability | 71 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,586 | 2,295 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,174 | $1,238 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.9% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.4% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Blackett Stable · Emerton Stable
Property
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $926K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $693K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 15 | 6 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 502 | 392 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 479 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,701 | 1,786 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,601 | 23,791 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 820 | 909 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackett · Emerton
Transport
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.3 km | 40.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 39.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blackett | Emerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,586 | 2,295 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,632 | 2,324 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,738 | 2,392 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackett or Emerton?
Blackett has the higher residential safety score (Blackett 15/100 vs Emerton 6/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackett or Emerton?
Blackett is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $926K.
Which has better schools, Blackett or Emerton?
Emerton has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackett 820 vs Emerton 909; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackett or Emerton?
Blackett has the higher transport score (Blackett 60/100 vs Emerton 58/100).
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