Overall score
Awaba
35.2/100
Blackalls Park
38.9/100
Awaba vs Blackalls Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Awaba for retirees and families; Blackalls Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AwabaBlackalls Park
Crime rate
Awaba
80.2 / 1k
Blackalls Park
81.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Awaba
22
Blackalls Park
21
Population
Awaba
430
Blackalls Park
2,812
Metric leadAwaba 4Blackalls Park 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAwaba
- Best for familiesAwaba
- Best for investmentBlackalls Park
- Best for best valueBlackalls Park
- Best for best schoolsBlackalls Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Awaba | Blackalls Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 71.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.2 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 20 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 13 |
| Green cover | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Population | 430 | 2,812 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Awaba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Blackalls Park is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Awaba is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Blackalls Park answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Blackalls Park, while Awaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.