Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blacksmiths vs Swansea Heads.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blacksmiths (1003) sits above Swansea Heads (997).

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

Blacksmiths edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 997). Swansea Heads also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBlacksmiths vs Swansea Heads

Common questions

Does Blacksmiths or Swansea Heads have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blacksmiths scores 1003 vs 997 in Swansea Heads. 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

Blacksmiths
Metric
Swansea Heads

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$390/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
10
85
Bike score
35
1,881
Population
609
50
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1003
Avg ICSEA
997

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

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