Black Rock North vs Highett
Black Rock North scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Rock North (1127) sits above Highett (1106).
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Black Rock North and Highett side by side
| Measure | Black Rock North | Highett |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,555,000 |
| Median unit | – | $677,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1127 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | – | 12,016 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 614 mm | 640 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°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
- 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 Rock North edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1106).
Black Rock North vs Highett: common questions
Does Black Rock North or Highett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Rock North scores 1127 vs 1106 in Highett. 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 Rock North or Highett?
Black Rock North scores 60/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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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