Blackwall vs Horsfield Bay
The verdict
Horsfield Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.26M in Blackwall. Blackwall rates higher for liveability (80 vs 58). Horsfield Bay rates higher for education (60 vs 52). Blackwall is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Horsfield Bay rates higher (99 vs 51/100 in Blackwall).
Scores
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 58 |
| Transport | 64 | 57 |
| Education | 52 | 60 |
| Liveability | 80 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,941 | 501 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,449 | $2,083 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 74.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blackwall Stable · Horsfield Bay Stable
Property
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | $825K | $610K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 206 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 515 | 200 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,873 | 2,395 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackwall · Horsfield Bay
Transport
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 142 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.5 km | 43.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Blackwall | Horsfield Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,941 | 501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,963 | 507 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,108 | 544 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackwall or Horsfield Bay?
Horsfield Bay has the higher residential safety score (Blackwall 51/100 vs Horsfield Bay 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackwall or Horsfield Bay?
Horsfield Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Blackwall or Horsfield Bay?
Blackwall has the higher transport score (Blackwall 64/100 vs Horsfield Bay 57/100).
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