Side by sideSuburb comparison

Jensen vs Black River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jensen (975) sits above Black River (961).

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

Jensen edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 961).

Common questionsJensen vs Black River

Common questions

Does Jensen or Black River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jensen scores 975 vs 961 in Black River. 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

Jensen
Metric
Black River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$355/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$355/wk
$355/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$302/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
25
1,797
Population
32,004
36
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
6
975
Avg ICSEA
961

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

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