Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blackheath vs Kewell.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Blackheath edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackheath (974) sits above Kewell (957).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Blackheath edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 957).

Common questionsBlackheath vs Kewell

Common questions

Does Blackheath or Kewell have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackheath scores 974 vs 957 in Kewell. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Blackheath
Metric
Kewell

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$180/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$211/wk
Owner occupied
67.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,596
Population
57
44
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
3
974
Avg ICSEA
957

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).