Blackmans Bay vs Ulverstone
The verdict
Blackmans Bay rates higher for education (75 vs 37). Blackmans Bay is closer to the coast (590 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
Blackmans BayUlverstone
| Blackmans Bay | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 43 |
| Transport | 44 | 21 |
| Education | 75 | 37 |
| Liveability | 73 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackmans Bay | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,688 | 6,653 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,806 | $1,012 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.4% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Blackmans Bay Moderate Growth · Ulverstone Stable
Property
| Blackmans Bay | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 963 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackmans Bay · Ulverstone
Transport
| Blackmans Bay | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 10 |
| 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 | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 590 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 212.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 670 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.7 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blackmans Bay | Ulverstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,688 | 6,653 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,767 | 6,558 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,112 | 6,814 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.26% | -0.36% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Blackmans Bay or Ulverstone?
Blackmans Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackmans Bay 1059 vs Ulverstone 963; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackmans Bay or Ulverstone?
Blackmans Bay has the higher transport score (Blackmans Bay 44/100 vs Ulverstone 21/100).
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