Mount Victoria vs Blackheath.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $796,250 and $885,000. Mount Victoria edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mount Victoria (median $796,250) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Blackheath ($885,000). Over the past year, Mount Victoria (+17.1%) ran 12.1 percentage points ahead of Blackheath (+5%) on house-price growth.
Blackheath scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Victoria (1026) sits above Blackheath (1025).
For buyers
Mount Victoria is the lower entry point at $796,250 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mount Victoria has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Mount Victoria edges out on average school ICSEA (1026 vs 1025).
Common questions
Is Mount Victoria or Blackheath cheaper to buy in?
Mount Victoria has the lower median house price at $796,250, roughly 10% below Blackheath ($885,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mount Victoria or Blackheath?
Over the past 12 months, Mount Victoria grew +17.1% vs +5% in Blackheath, a gap of 12.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Mount Victoria or Blackheath have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Victoria scores 1026 vs 1025 in Blackheath. 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, Mount Victoria or Blackheath?
Blackheath scores 100/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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