Overall score
Black Hill
31.4/100
Stanford Merthyr
30.3/100
Black Hill vs Stanford Merthyr, NSW suburb comparison
Black Hill for retirees and investment; Stanford Merthyr for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Black HillStanford Merthyr
Crime rate
Black Hill
77.3 / 1k
Stanford Merthyr
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Black Hill
1
Stanford Merthyr
17
Population
Black Hill
516
Stanford Merthyr
575
Metric leadBlack Hill 5Stanford Merthyr 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 investmentBlack Hill
- Best for best valueStanford Merthyr
- Best for best schoolsStanford Merthyr
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 | Stanford Merthyr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.4/100 | 30.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.3 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 2 |
| Population | 516 | 575 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Black Hill is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Stanford Merthyr is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Black Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Stanford Merthyr answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Black Hill sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Stanford Merthyr.
Black Hill suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Stanford Merthyr is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.