Swansea vs Blacksmiths.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,047,500 and $1,340,000. Swansea edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Swansea (median $1,047,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Blacksmiths ($1,340,000). Over the past year, Swansea (+1.7%) ran 1.7 percentage points ahead of Blacksmiths (0%) on house-price growth.
Swansea scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blacksmiths (1003) sits above Swansea (997).
For buyers
Swansea is the lower entry point at $1,047,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Swansea carries both higher gross yield (3.72% vs 2.91%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Blacksmiths edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 997).
Common questions
Is Swansea or Blacksmiths cheaper to buy in?
Swansea has the lower median house price at $1,047,500, roughly 22% below Blacksmiths ($1,340,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Swansea or Blacksmiths?
Over the past 12 months, Swansea grew +1.7% vs 0% in Blacksmiths, a gap of 1.7 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 Swansea or Blacksmiths have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blacksmiths scores 1003 vs 997 in Swansea. 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, Swansea or Blacksmiths?
Swansea scores 8/100 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, Swansea or Blacksmiths?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.72% in Swansea vs 2.91% in Blacksmiths. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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