Blackmans Bay vs Howrah
The verdict
Blackmans Bay rates higher for education (75 vs 67). Howrah rates higher for liveability (87 vs 73). Howrah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 54 min).
Scores
Blackmans BayHowrah
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 69 |
| Transport | 44 | 53 |
| Education | 75 | 67 |
| Liveability | 73 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,688 | 9,545 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,806 | $1,690 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.4% | 44.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Blackmans Bay Moderate Growth · Howrah Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
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Safety
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackmans Bay · Howrah
Transport
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 590 m | 570 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 670 m | 580 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.7 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Blackmans Bay | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,688 | 9,545 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,767 | 9,769 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,112 | 11,042 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | 0.58% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Blackmans Bay or Howrah?
Blackmans Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackmans Bay 1051 vs Howrah 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackmans Bay or Howrah?
Howrah has the higher transport score (Blackmans Bay 44/100 vs Howrah 53/100).
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