Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cromer vs Black Rock.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

Cromer scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Rock (1121) sits above Cromer (1120).

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 Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (1121 vs 1120).

Common questionsCromer vs Black Rock

Common questions

Does Cromer or Black Rock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Rock scores 1121 vs 1120 in Cromer. 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, Cromer or Black Rock?

Cromer scores 70/100 on walkability vs 44/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cromer
Metric
Black Rock

Price & Market

Median house
$2,280,000
Median unit
$1,200,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$577/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$577/wk
$490/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

70
Walk score
44
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
60
20,207
Population
20,207
48
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1120
Avg ICSEA
1121

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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