Overall score
Black Hill
31.4/100
Heddon Greta
41.9/100
Black Hill for schools; Heddon Greta for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Black Hill
31.4/100
Heddon Greta
41.9/100
Crime rate
Black Hill
77.3 / 1k
Heddon Greta
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Black Hill
1
Heddon Greta
32
Population
Black Hill
516
Heddon Greta
2,838
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Black Hill | Heddon Greta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.4/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 74.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.3 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 38 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 30 |
| Population | 516 | 2,838 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Black Hill reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Heddon Greta is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel.
Black Hill tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Heddon Greta stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Black Hill if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Heddon Greta for families and investors.