Blackwood vs Dales Creek
The verdict
Blackwood rates higher for education (70 vs 39). Dales Creek is closer to the coast (59.1 km vs 62.3 km).
Scores
BlackwoodDales Creek
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 70 | 39 |
| Liveability | 19 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 387 | 403 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,424 | $1,966 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 24.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Blackwood High Growth · Dales Creek High Growth
Property
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 258 | 248 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 517 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 1,241 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,809 | 2,233 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackwood · Dales Creek
Transport
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.0 km | 11.4 km |
Liveability
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 62.3 km | 59.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.6 km | 66.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.8 km | 20.8 km |
Population & growth
| Blackwood | Dales Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 387 | 403 |
| Estimated 2025 | 401 | 418 |
| Projected 2041 | 665 | 692 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Blackwood or Dales Creek?
Blackwood and Dales Creek have similar transport scores.
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