Carpenter Rocks vs Blackfellows Caves
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackfellows Caves (960) sits above Carpenter Rocks (955). Blackfellows Caves skews owner-occupied (94%), Carpenter Rocks runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Carpenter Rocks and Blackfellows Caves side by side
| Measure | Carpenter Rocks | Blackfellows Caves |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $380/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 87 | 72 |
| Median age | 51 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 744 mm | 742 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 23.8°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
- Blackfellows Caves edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 955). Carpenter Rocks also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carpenter Rocks vs Blackfellows Caves: common questions
Does Carpenter Rocks or Blackfellows Caves have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackfellows Caves scores 960 vs 955 in Carpenter Rocks. 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.
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