Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black Hills vs Gretna.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Hills (908) sits above Gretna (902).

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

Black Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (908 vs 902).

Common questionsBlack Hills vs Gretna

Common questions

Does Black Hills or Gretna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Hills scores 908 vs 902 in Gretna. 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

Black Hills
Metric
Gretna

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
201
Population
254
40
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
6
908
Avg ICSEA
902

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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