Side by sideSuburb comparison

Ben Bullen vs Blackmans Flat.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Ben Bullen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ben Bullen (887) sits above Blackmans Flat (867). Blackmans Flat skews owner-occupied (150%), Ben Bullen runs more rental-dense (107% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Ben Bullen edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 867).

Common questionsBen Bullen vs Blackmans Flat

Common questions

Does Ben Bullen or Blackmans Flat have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ben Bullen scores 887 vs 867 in Blackmans Flat. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Ben Bullen
Metric
Blackmans Flat

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$160/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$360/wk
107.0%
Owner occupied
150.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
71
Population
22
55
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
4
887
Avg ICSEA
867

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).