Blackwall vs Umina Beach
The verdict
Umina Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.26M in Blackwall. Blackwall rates higher for liveability (80 vs 73). Umina Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (134 vs 140 min). On the separate residential safety score, Umina Beach rates higher (58 vs 51/100 in Blackwall).
Scores
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 62 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 52 | 53 |
| Liveability | 80 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,941 | 17,372 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,449 | $1,421 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Blackwall Stable · Umina Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $825K | $883K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 17.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 224 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 206 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 515 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,873 | 5,428 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 989 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackwall · Umina Beach
Transport
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 13 |
| Parks | 1 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 132 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.5 km | 40.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Blackwall | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,941 | 17,372 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,963 | 17,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,108 | 19,472 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackwall or Umina Beach?
Umina Beach has the higher residential safety score (Blackwall 51/100 vs Umina Beach 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackwall or Umina Beach?
Umina Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Blackwall or Umina Beach?
Blackwall has the higher transport score (Blackwall 64/100 vs Umina Beach 60/100).
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