Blackstone vs Silkstone
Silkstone scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silkstone (968) sits above Blackstone (962). Blackstone skews owner-occupied (73%), Silkstone runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Blackstone and Silkstone side by side
| Measure | Blackstone | Silkstone |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $305/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 70 |
| Population | 1,144 | 3,830 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 771 mm | 804 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.3°C | 31.4°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
- Silkstone edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 962).
Blackstone vs Silkstone: common questions
Does Blackstone or Silkstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silkstone scores 968 vs 962 in Blackstone. 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, Blackstone or Silkstone?
Silkstone scores 34/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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