Black Rock vs Highett
Highett (median $1,555,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Black Rock ($2,280,000).
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Black Rock and Highett side by side
| Measure | Black Rock | Highett |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,280,000 | $1,555,000 |
| Median unit | $1,200,000 | $677,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 60 | 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
Black Rock scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Rock (1121) sits above Highett (1106).
- For buyers
- Highett is the lower entry point at $1,555,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 1106).
Black Rock vs Highett: common questions
Is Black Rock or Highett cheaper to buy in?
Highett has the lower median house price at $1,555,000, roughly 32% below Black Rock ($2,280,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Black Rock or Highett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Rock scores 1121 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 or Highett?
Black Rock scores 44/100 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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