Blackwall vs Woy Woy
The verdict
Woy Woy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.26M in Blackwall. Blackwall rates higher for liveability (80 vs 58). Woy Woy rates higher for transport (89 vs 64). Woy Woy has a shorter estimated CBD commute (92 vs 140 min).
Scores
| Blackwall | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 66 |
| Transport | 64 | 89 |
| Education | 52 | 50 |
| 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 | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,941 | 11,072 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,449 | $1,151 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Blackwall Stable · Woy Woy Stable
Property
| Blackwall | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $825K | $769K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackwall | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 206 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 515 | 795 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,873 | 15,553 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackwall | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackwall · Woy Woy
Transport
| Blackwall | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 131 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Blackwall | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 1 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.5 km | 41.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Blackwall | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,941 | 11,072 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,963 | 10,904 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,108 | 11,950 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | -0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackwall or Woy Woy?
Blackwall has the higher residential safety score (Blackwall 51/100 vs Woy Woy 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackwall or Woy Woy?
Woy Woy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Blackwall or Woy Woy?
Woy Woy has the higher transport score (Blackwall 64/100 vs Woy Woy 89/100).
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