Overall score
Blackalls Park
37.9/100
Bolton Point
30.6/100
Blackalls Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackalls Park
37.9/100
Bolton Point
30.6/100
Crime rate
Blackalls Park
81.0 / 1k
Bolton Point
81.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackalls Park
17
Bolton Point
25
Population
Blackalls Park
2,812
Bolton Point
2,124
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Blackalls Park | Bolton Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.0 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 36 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 7 |
| Population | 2,812 | 2,124 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Blackalls Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Bolton Point is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Blackalls Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Bolton Point answers with public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Blackalls Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Bolton Point for households prioritising schools.