Black Hill vs Nerrina
Black Hill (median $495,000) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Nerrina ($803,000).
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Black Hill and Nerrina side by side
| Measure | Black Hill | Nerrina |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $495,000 | $803,000 |
| Median unit | $435,000 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 970 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 758 mm | 758 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.6°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
Black Hill scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Hill (1036) sits above Nerrina (1010).
- For buyers
- Black Hill is the lower entry point at $495,000 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Black Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1036 vs 1010).
Black Hill vs Nerrina: common questions
Is Black Hill or Nerrina cheaper to buy in?
Black Hill has the lower median house price at $495,000, roughly 38% below Nerrina ($803,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Black Hill or Nerrina have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Hill scores 1036 vs 1010 in Nerrina. 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, Black Hill or Nerrina?
Black Hill scores 2/100 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.
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