Bidwill vs Blackett
Bidwill (median $818,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Blackett ($846,000). Over the past year, Blackett (+10.6%) ran 3.4 percentage points ahead of Bidwill (+7.2%) on house-price growth.
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Bidwill and Blackett side by side
| Measure | Bidwill | Blackett |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $818,500 | $846,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.2% | +10.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 24.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 73.0% | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 906 | 879 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,202 | 3,586 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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
Blackett scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bidwill (906) sits above Blackett (879). Blackett skews owner-occupied (45%), Bidwill runs more rental-dense (24% owner).
- For buyers
- Bidwill is the lower entry point at $818,500 median, 3% 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: Bidwill delivers the better gross yield (3.49% vs 3.38%), but Blackett 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
- Bidwill edges out on average school ICSEA (906 vs 879).
Bidwill vs Blackett: common questions
Is Bidwill or Blackett cheaper to buy in?
Bidwill has the lower median house price at $818,500, roughly 3% below Blackett ($846,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bidwill or Blackett?
Over the past 12 months, Blackett grew +10.6% vs +7.2% in Bidwill, a gap of 3.4 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.
Does Bidwill or Blackett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bidwill scores 906 vs 879 in Blackett. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bidwill or Blackett?
Blackett scores 36/100 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, Bidwill or Blackett?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Bidwill vs 3.38% in Blackett. 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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