Overall score
Blackalls Park
38.9/100
Bolton Point
32.2/100
Blackalls Park vs Bolton Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Blackalls Park for investment and value; Bolton Point for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackalls ParkBolton Point
Crime rate
Blackalls Park
81.0 / 1k
Bolton Point
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackalls Park
21
Bolton Point
26
Population
Blackalls Park
2,812
Bolton Point
2,124
Metric leadBlackalls Park 7Bolton Point 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBolton Point
- Best for investmentBlackalls Park
- Best for best valueBlackalls Park
- Best for best schoolsBlackalls Park
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 | Blackalls Park | Bolton Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.0 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 36 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 7 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| Population | 2,812 | 2,124 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blackalls Park is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Bolton Point is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Blackalls Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Bolton Point answers with public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Blackalls Park, while Bolton Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.