Barrack Heights vs Blackbutt
Barrack Heights (median $851,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Blackbutt ($1,060,000). Over the past year, Blackbutt (+8.6%) ran 2.2 percentage points ahead of Barrack Heights (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
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Barrack Heights and Blackbutt side by side
| Measure | Barrack Heights | Blackbutt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $851,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Median unit | $291,600 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.4% | +8.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $810/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,003 | 3,291 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Blackbutt scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Barrack Heights is the lower entry point at $851,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Barrack Heights delivers the better gross yield (4.28% vs 3.97%), but Blackbutt has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Barrack Heights vs Blackbutt: common questions
Is Barrack Heights or Blackbutt cheaper to buy in?
Barrack Heights has the lower median house price at $851,000, roughly 20% below Blackbutt ($1,060,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barrack Heights or Blackbutt?
Over the past 12 months, Blackbutt grew +8.6% vs +6.4% in Barrack Heights, a gap of 2.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Barrack Heights or Blackbutt?
Blackbutt scores 34/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Barrack Heights or Blackbutt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.28% in Barrack Heights vs 3.97% in Blackbutt. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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