Blackwood vs Craigburn Farm
The verdict
Blackwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.40M in Craigburn Farm. Blackwood rates higher for transport (89 vs 64). Blackwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 49 min). On the separate residential safety score, Blackwood rates higher (100 vs 78/100 in Craigburn Farm).
Scores
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 67 |
| Transport | 89 | 64 |
| Education | 83 | 81 |
| Liveability | 60 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,266 | 3,099 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,715 | $2,944 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.2% | 55.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3 |
Growth: Blackwood Moderate Growth · Craigburn Farm Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.9% | 8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 47 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 47 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,954 | 1,065 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackwood · Craigburn Farm
Transport
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 64 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.5 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Blackwood | Craigburn Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,266 | 3,099 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,536 | 3,295 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,745 | 3,447 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackwood or Craigburn Farm?
Blackwood has the higher residential safety score (Blackwood 100/100 vs Craigburn Farm 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackwood or Craigburn Farm?
Blackwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.40M.
Which has better public transport, Blackwood or Craigburn Farm?
Blackwood has the higher transport score (Blackwood 89/100 vs Craigburn Farm 64/100).
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