Blackheath vs Medlow Bath
The verdict
Medlow Bath is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $899K in Blackheath. Blackheath rates higher for liveability (59 vs 29). Medlow Bath has a shorter estimated CBD commute (183 vs 187 min). On the separate residential safety score, Medlow Bath rates higher (92 vs 81/100 in Blackheath).
Scores
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 60 |
| Transport | 86 | 83 |
| Education | 71 | 70 |
| Liveability | 59 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,672 | 569 |
| Median age | 53 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,332 | $1,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.3% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 72.3% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Blackheath Stable · Medlow Bath Stable
Property
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $899K | $766K |
| Median unit price | $785K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $649 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 86 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 300 | 176 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,318 | 5,800 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackheath · Medlow Bath
Transport
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 83 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 75 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 187 | 183 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 81.7 km | 81.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.7 km | 87.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blackheath | Medlow Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,672 | 569 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,762 | 577 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,768 | 588 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.48% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackheath or Medlow Bath?
Medlow Bath has the higher residential safety score (Blackheath 81/100 vs Medlow Bath 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackheath or Medlow Bath?
Medlow Bath is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $899K.
Which has better public transport, Blackheath or Medlow Bath?
Blackheath has the higher transport score (Blackheath 86/100 vs Medlow Bath 83/100).
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