Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kilkivan vs Black Snake.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Snake (961) sits above Kilkivan (905). Black Snake skews owner-occupied (100%), Kilkivan runs more rental-dense (79% 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 Snake edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 905).

Common questionsKilkivan vs Black Snake

Common questions

Does Kilkivan or Black Snake have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Snake scores 961 vs 905 in Kilkivan. 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

Kilkivan
Metric
Black Snake

Price & Market

$425,000
Median house
$158,400
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
15.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
689
Population
88
54
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
2
905
Avg ICSEA
961

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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