Blacksmiths vs Swansea
The verdict
Swansea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.28M in Blacksmiths. Swansea rates higher for liveability (59 vs 53). Blacksmiths is closer to the coast (410 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Swansea rates higher (41 vs 36/100 in Blacksmiths).
Scores
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 48 |
| Transport | 43 | 46 |
| Education | 42 | 39 |
| Liveability | 53 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,881 | 5,044 |
| Median age | 50 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,252 | $1,037 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.4% | 16.3% |
| Born in Australia | 89.4% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Blacksmiths Stable · Swansea Moderate Growth
Property
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | $252K | $769K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 372 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 425 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 372 | 615 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,805 | 9,992 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 995 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blacksmiths · Swansea
Transport
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 66 |
| 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 | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 410 m | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.0 km | 95.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Blacksmiths | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,881 | 5,044 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,914 | 5,298 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,947 | 5,647 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacksmiths or Swansea?
Swansea has the higher residential safety score (Blacksmiths 36/100 vs Swansea 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacksmiths or Swansea?
Swansea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.28M.
Which has better schools, Blacksmiths or Swansea?
Swansea has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacksmiths 991 vs Swansea 995; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacksmiths or Swansea?
Swansea has the higher transport score (Blacksmiths 43/100 vs Swansea 46/100).
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