Black Hill vs Stanford Merthyr, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Black Hill | Stanford Merthyr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.9/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.1 / 1k | 102.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 2 |
| Population | 516 | 575 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlack Hill
- Best for familiesBlack Hill
- Best for investmentBlack Hill
- Best for best valueStanford Merthyr
- Best for best schoolsBlack Hill
Comparison summary
Black Hill (NSW) and Stanford Merthyr offer different strengths across official suburb data. Black Hill (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Black Hill (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Stanford Merthyr; Crime rate favours Black Hill (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Black Hill (NSW), Families → Black Hill (NSW), Investment → Black Hill (NSW), Best value → Stanford Merthyr.