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Black Rock vs Pekina

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pekina (944) sits above Black Rock (939). Black Rock skews owner-occupied (114%), Pekina runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Black Rock and Pekina side by side

MeasureBlack RockPekina
Renting
House rent–$450/wk
Unit rent–$128/wk
Owner occupied114.0%76.0%
Schools
Schools nearby26
Average ICSEA939944
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3670
Median age6247
Climate
Annual rainfall360 mm373 mm
Mean max, January31.7°C31.6°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

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
Pekina edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 939). Black Rock also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Black Rock vs Pekina: common questions

Does Black Rock or Pekina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pekina scores 944 vs 939 in Black Rock. 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.

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