Overall score
Black Rock
66.8/100
Sandringham
67.7/100
Black Rock vs Sandringham, VIC Suburb Comparison
Black Rock for value; Sandringham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Black RockSandringham
Crime rate
Black Rock
26.9 / 1k
Sandringham
47.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Black Rock
138
Sandringham
353
Population
Black Rock
6,389
Sandringham
10,926
Metric leadBlack Rock 4Sandringham 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSandringham
- Best for familiesSandringham
- Best for beach lifestyleSandringham
- Best for best valueBlack Rock
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 Rock | Sandringham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.8/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.9 / 1k | 47.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 51 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 353 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 76 |
| Green cover | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Population | 6,389 | 10,926 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Black Rock is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Sandringham is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Black Rock tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Sandringham stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Black Rock if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Sandringham for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.