Blackfellows Caves vs Carpenter Rocks

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackfellows Caves (960) sits above Carpenter Rocks (955). Blackfellows Caves skews owner-occupied (94%), Carpenter Rocks runs more rental-dense (66% owner).

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Blackfellows Caves and Carpenter Rocks side by side

MeasureBlackfellows CavesCarpenter Rocks
Renting
House rent$380/wk–
Unit rent$225/wk–
Owner occupied94.0%66.0%
Renter occupied9.0%29.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA960955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7287
Median age5951
Climate
Annual rainfall742 mm744 mm
Mean max, January23.8°C23.9°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
Blackfellows Caves edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 955). Carpenter Rocks also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Blackfellows Caves vs Carpenter Rocks: common questions

Does Blackfellows Caves or Carpenter Rocks have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackfellows Caves scores 960 vs 955 in Carpenter Rocks. 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.