Blackmans Bay vs Riverside
The verdict
Blackmans Bay rates higher for transport (44 vs 22). Riverside rates higher for liveability (79 vs 73). Blackmans Bay is closer to the coast (590 m vs 3.8 km).
Scores
Blackmans BayRiverside
| Blackmans Bay | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 53 |
| Transport | 44 | 22 |
| Education | 75 | 60 |
| Liveability | 73 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackmans Bay | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,688 | 7,326 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,806 | $1,519 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.4% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Blackmans Bay Moderate Growth · Riverside Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackmans Bay | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Blackmans Bay | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackmans Bay · Riverside
Transport
| Blackmans Bay | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Blackmans Bay | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | 47 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 590 m | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 164.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 670 m | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.7 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blackmans Bay | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,688 | 7,326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,767 | 7,387 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,112 | 8,252 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Blackmans Bay or Riverside?
Blackmans Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackmans Bay 1051 vs Riverside 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackmans Bay or Riverside?
Blackmans Bay has the higher transport score (Blackmans Bay 44/100 vs Riverside 22/100).
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