Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blackwall vs Swan Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swan Bay (972) sits above Blackwall (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

Swan Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 957).

Common questionsBlackwall vs Swan Bay

Common questions

Does Blackwall or Swan Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swan Bay scores 972 vs 957 in Blackwall. 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

Blackwall
Metric
Swan Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$290/wk
$251/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,366
Population
2,993
50
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
957
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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