Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black Rock vs Wepowie.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wepowie (981) sits above Black Rock (939).

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

Wepowie edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 939).

Common questionsBlack Rock vs Wepowie

Common questions

Does Black Rock or Wepowie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wepowie scores 981 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.

The numbers behind the take

Black Rock
Metric
Wepowie

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$128/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$153/wk
114.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
36
Population
482
62
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
2
939
Avg ICSEA
981

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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