Black Forest vs Unley, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Black Forest | Unley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.6/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.4 / 1k | 70.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 194 | 321 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 48 |
| Population | 1,982 | 3,997 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesUnley
- Best for familiesBlack Forest
- Best for investmentBlack Forest
- Best for best schoolsBlack Forest
Comparison summary
Black Forest and Unley offer different strengths across official suburb data. Unley leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Unley; Housing (desirability) favours Black Forest; Crime rate favours Black Forest. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Unley, Families → Black Forest, Investment → Black Forest, Best schools → Black Forest.