Side by sideSuburb comparison

Boorolong vs Black Mountain.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Mountain (946) sits above Boorolong (901). Black Mountain skews owner-occupied (81%), Boorolong runs more rental-dense (57% 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

Black Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 901).

Common questionsBoorolong vs Black Mountain

Common questions

Does Boorolong or Black Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Mountain scores 946 vs 901 in Boorolong. 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

Boorolong
Metric
Black Mountain

Price & Market

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

Rental

$290/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$225/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
30.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
71
Population
291
46
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
5
901
Avg ICSEA
946

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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