Rural View vs Blacks Beach
Rural View scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blacks Beach (967) sits above Rural View (965). Rural View skews owner-occupied (71%), Blacks Beach runs more rental-dense (45% owner).
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Rural View and Blacks Beach side by side
| Measure | Rural View | Blacks Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 54.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 70 |
| Population | 5,657 | 4,153 |
| Median age | 31 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1580 mm | 1539 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.6°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
- Blacks Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 965).
Rural View vs Blacks Beach: common questions
Does Rural View or Blacks Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blacks Beach scores 967 vs 965 in Rural View. 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, Rural View or Blacks Beach?
Rural View scores 26/100 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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