Blackwater vs Bluff
Blackwater scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bluff (888) sits above Blackwater (860). Bluff skews owner-occupied (58%), Blackwater runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Blackwater and Bluff side by side
| Measure | Blackwater | Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $425/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $220/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 860 | 888 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 6 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 4,702 | 324 |
| Median age | 31 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 522 mm | 569 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.2°C | 34.0°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
- Bluff edges out on average school ICSEA (888 vs 860).
Blackwater vs Bluff: common questions
Does Blackwater or Bluff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bluff scores 888 vs 860 in Blackwater. 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, Blackwater or Bluff?
Blackwater scores 48/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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