Shalvey vs Blackett.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $870,000 and $846,000. Blackett edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Blackett (median $846,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Shalvey ($870,000). Over the past year, Blackett (+10.6%) ran 0.8 percentage points ahead of Shalvey (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
Blackett scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shalvey (886) sits above Blackett (879).
For buyers
Blackett is the lower entry point at $846,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Blackett carries both higher gross yield (3.38% vs 3.29%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Shalvey edges out on average school ICSEA (886 vs 879).
Common questions
Is Shalvey or Blackett cheaper to buy in?
Blackett has the lower median house price at $846,000, roughly 3% below Shalvey ($870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Shalvey or Blackett?
Over the past 12 months, Blackett grew +10.6% vs +9.8% in Shalvey, a gap of 0.8 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 Shalvey or Blackett have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shalvey scores 886 vs 879 in Blackett. 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, Shalvey or Blackett?
Blackett scores 36/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Shalvey or Blackett?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.38% in Blackett vs 3.29% in Shalvey. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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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