Blakeview vs Craigmore
The verdict
Blakeview is more affordable, with a median house price of $679K versus $702K in Craigmore. Blakeview rates higher for education (36 vs 30). Craigmore is closer to the coast (16.4 km vs 17.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blakeview rates higher (66 vs 61/100 in Craigmore).
Scores
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 50 |
| Transport | 59 | 59 |
| Education | 36 | 30 |
| Liveability | 54 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,979 | 10,943 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,706 | $1,513 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.8% | 16.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 76.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blakeview High Growth · Craigmore High Growth
Property
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $679K | $702K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | 19.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 247 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,546 | 4,076 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blakeview · Craigmore
Transport
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 102 | 94 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.5 km | 16.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.8 km | 27.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Blakeview | Craigmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,979 | 10,943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,451 | 11,519 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,097 | 17,180 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blakeview or Craigmore?
Blakeview has the higher residential safety score (Blakeview 66/100 vs Craigmore 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Blakeview or Craigmore?
Blakeview is more affordable, with a median house price of $679K versus $702K.
Which has better schools, Blakeview or Craigmore?
Blakeview has a higher average school ICSEA (Blakeview 984 vs Craigmore 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blakeview or Craigmore?
Blakeview and Craigmore have similar transport scores.
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