Black Rock vs Sandringham
Sandringham (median $2,107,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Black Rock ($2,280,000).
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Black Rock and Sandringham side by side
| Measure | Black Rock | Sandringham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,280,000 | $2,107,500 |
| Median unit | $1,200,000 | $706,300 |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1121 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 95 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 614 mm | 614 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.0°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
Sandringham scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandringham (1126) sits above Black Rock (1121).
- For buyers
- Sandringham is the lower entry point at $2,107,500 median, 8% 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
- Sandringham edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1121).
Black Rock vs Sandringham: common questions
Is Black Rock or Sandringham cheaper to buy in?
Sandringham has the lower median house price at $2,107,500, roughly 8% 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 Sandringham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandringham scores 1126 vs 1121 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.
Which is more walkable, Black Rock or Sandringham?
Sandringham scores 100/100 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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