Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bonnet Hill vs Blackmans Bay.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bonnet Hill (1086) sits above Blackmans Bay (1061). Bonnet Hill skews owner-occupied (94%), Blackmans Bay runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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

Bonnet Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1061).

Common questionsBonnet Hill vs Blackmans Bay

Common questions

Does Bonnet Hill or Blackmans Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bonnet Hill scores 1086 vs 1061 in Blackmans Bay. 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

Bonnet Hill
Metric
Blackmans Bay

Price & Market

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

Rental

$425/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$455/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
8
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
515
Population
7,688
46
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
14
1086
Avg ICSEA
1061

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

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