Side by sideSuburb comparison

Minvalara vs Black Rock.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Rock (939) sits above Minvalara (897).

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 (939 vs 897).

Common questionsMinvalara vs Black Rock

Common questions

Does Minvalara or Black Rock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Rock scores 939 vs 897 in Minvalara. 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

Minvalara
Metric
Black Rock

Price & Market

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

Rental

$155/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$150/wk
$132/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
114.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
22
Population
36
40
Median age
62

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
897
Avg ICSEA
939

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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