Overall score
Awaba
25.1/100
Blackalls Park
37.9/100
Awaba vs Blackalls Park, NSW suburb comparison
Blackalls Park for retirees and families.
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
21
Blackalls Park
17
Population
Awaba
430
Blackalls Park
2,812
Metric leadAwaba 3Blackalls Park 62 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlackalls Park
- Best for familiesBlackalls Park
- 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 | 25.1/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.2 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 20 |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 12 |
| Population | 430 | 2,812 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Awaba is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Blackalls Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Awaba is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook; Blackalls Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Blackalls Park, while Awaba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.