Overall score
Black River
42.7/100
Jensen
41.5/100
Black River vs Jensen, QLD suburb comparison
Jensen for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Black RiverJensen
Crime rate
Black River
41.6 / 1k
Jensen
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Black River
0
Jensen
1
Population
Black River
1,493
Jensen
1,797
Metric leadBlack River 2Jensen 32 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesJensen
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 River | Jensen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 41.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.6 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 1,493 | 1,797 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Black River is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Jensen is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Black River tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, while Jensen stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Jensen, while Black River remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.