Blair Athol vs Blairmount
The verdict
Blairmount is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.17M in Blair Athol. Blair Athol rates higher for transport (75 vs 49). Blair Athol is closer to the coast (25.5 km vs 26.9 km).
Scores
Blair AtholBlairmount
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 60 |
| Transport | 75 | 49 |
| Education | 62 | 49 |
| Liveability | 84 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,725 | 409 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,389 | $1,792 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 50.3% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Blair Athol Moderate Growth · Blairmount Moderate Growth
Property
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $732K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $770 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 37 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 294 | 1,222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,092 | 6,846 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blair Athol · Blairmount
Transport
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 117 | 117 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.5 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.9 km | 43.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Blair Athol | Blairmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,725 | 409 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,058 | 411 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,211 | 455 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.92% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Blair Athol or Blairmount?
Blairmount is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Blair Athol or Blairmount?
Blair Athol has the higher transport score (Blair Athol 75/100 vs Blairmount 49/100).
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