Blakeview vs Craigmore
Craigmore (median $729,250) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Blakeview ($730,000). Over the past year, Craigmore (+15.1%) ran 7.9 percentage points ahead of Blakeview (+7.2%) on house-price growth.
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Blakeview and Craigmore side by side
| Measure | Blakeview | Craigmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,000 | $729,250 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.2% | +15.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $305/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 65 |
| Population | 8,979 | 10,943 |
| Median age | 31 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
Blakeview scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Craigmore (945) sits above Blakeview (937). Craigmore skews owner-occupied (78%), Blakeview runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Craigmore is the lower entry point at $729,250 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Blakeview delivers the better gross yield (4.20% vs 4.14%), but Craigmore has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Craigmore edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 937).
Blakeview vs Craigmore: common questions
Is Blakeview or Craigmore cheaper to buy in?
Craigmore has the lower median house price at $729,250, roughly 0% below Blakeview ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Blakeview or Craigmore?
Over the past 12 months, Craigmore grew +15.1% vs +7.2% in Blakeview, a gap of 7.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Blakeview or Craigmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Craigmore scores 945 vs 937 in Blakeview. 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, Blakeview or Craigmore?
Blakeview scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blakeview or Craigmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.20% in Blakeview vs 4.14% in Craigmore. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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