Black Rock vs Cromer
Cromer scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Rock (1121) sits above Cromer (1120).
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Black Rock and Cromer side by side
| Measure | Black Rock | Cromer |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,280,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,200,000 | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1120 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 70 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 614 mm | 634 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.8°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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1120).
Black Rock vs Cromer: common questions
Does Black Rock or Cromer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Rock scores 1121 vs 1120 in Cromer. 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 or Cromer?
Cromer scores 70/100 on walkability vs 44/100. 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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