Howden vs Blackmans Bay
Blackmans Bay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackmans Bay (1061) sits above Howden (1048). Howden skews owner-occupied (91%), Blackmans Bay runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Howden and Blackmans Bay side by side
| Measure | Howden | Blackmans Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $375/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $415/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1048 | 1061 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 0 |
| Population | 717 | 7,688 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 653 mm | 663 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.7°C | 22.1°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
- Blackmans Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1061 vs 1048). Howden also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Howden vs Blackmans Bay: common questions
Does Howden or Blackmans Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackmans Bay scores 1061 vs 1048 in Howden. 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, Howden or Blackmans Bay?
Blackmans Bay scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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