Blackheath vs Yosemite

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yosemite (1051) sits above Blackheath (1025).

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Blackheath and Yosemite side by side

MeasureBlackheathYosemite
Price and market
Median house$885,000–
Median unit$274,320–
House price change, 12 months+5.0%–
Renting
House rent$600/wk$610/wk
Unit rent–$480/wk
Owner occupied76.0%–
Renter occupied21.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby811
Average ICSEA10251051
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100–
Transit score20–
Bike score0–
Population4,672–
Median age53–
Climate
Annual rainfall1105 mm1238 mm
Mean max, January24.8°C24.9°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
Yosemite edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1025).

Blackheath vs Yosemite: common questions

Does Blackheath or Yosemite have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yosemite scores 1051 vs 1025 in Blackheath. 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.