Overall score
Black River
42.4/100
Yabulu
40.5/100
Black River vs Yabulu, QLD suburb comparison
Black River for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Black RiverYabulu
Crime rate
Black River
40.4 / 1k
Yabulu
40.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Black River
0
Yabulu
0
Population
Black River
1,493
Yabulu
719
Metric leadBlack River 3Yabulu 13 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 retireesBlack River
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 | Yabulu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.4/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.4 / 1k | 40.1 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,493 | 719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Black River is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Yabulu is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Black River is stronger for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability; Yabulu answers with a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. On housing, Black River sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Yabulu.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Black River, while Yabulu remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.