Blacksmiths vs Caves Beach
The verdict
Blacksmiths is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.37M in Caves Beach. Caves Beach rates higher for education (51 vs 42). On the separate residential safety score, Caves Beach rates higher (47 vs 36/100 in Blacksmiths).
Scores
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 50 |
| Transport | 43 | 43 |
| Education | 42 | 51 |
| Liveability | 53 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,881 | 4,016 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,252 | $1,628 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.4% | 33.2% |
| Born in Australia | 89.4% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blacksmiths Stable · Caves Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | $252K | $941K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 425 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 372 | 722 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,805 | 4,158 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blacksmiths · Caves Beach
Transport
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.0 km | 13.5 km |
Liveability
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 410 m | 530 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.0 km | 94.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 600 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blacksmiths | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,881 | 4,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,914 | 4,218 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,947 | 4,496 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacksmiths or Caves Beach?
Caves Beach has the higher residential safety score (Blacksmiths 36/100 vs Caves Beach 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacksmiths or Caves Beach?
Blacksmiths is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.37M.
Which has better schools, Blacksmiths or Caves Beach?
Caves Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacksmiths 991 vs Caves Beach 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacksmiths or Caves Beach?
Blacksmiths and Caves Beach have similar transport scores.
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