Overall score
Black Hill
31.4/100
Pelaw Main
25.9/100
Black Hill vs Pelaw Main, NSW suburb comparison
Black Hill for retirees and families; Pelaw Main for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Black HillPelaw Main
Crime rate
Black Hill
77.3 / 1k
Pelaw Main
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Black Hill
1
Pelaw Main
20
Population
Black Hill
516
Pelaw Main
1,080
Metric leadBlack Hill 5Pelaw Main 5across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlack Hill
- Best for familiesBlack Hill
- Best for best valuePelaw Main
- Best for best schoolsBlack Hill
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 | Black Hill | Pelaw Main |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.4/100 | 25.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.3 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 6 |
| Population | 516 | 1,080 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Black Hill is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Pelaw Main is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Black Hill pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Pelaw Main is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. Black Hill generally means more sought-after housing, while Pelaw Main leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Black Hill if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Pelaw Main for value-focused buyers.