Overall score
Blackalls Park
38.9/100
Fennell Bay
34.3/100
Blackalls Park vs Fennell Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Blackalls Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackalls ParkFennell Bay
Crime rate
Blackalls Park
81.0 / 1k
Fennell Bay
81.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackalls Park
21
Fennell Bay
21
Population
Blackalls Park
2,812
Fennell Bay
1,780
Metric leadBlackalls Park 3Fennell Bay 45 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 retireesBlackalls Park
- Best for investmentBlackalls 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 | Fennell Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.4/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.0 / 1k | 81.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 5 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 4.4% |
| Population | 2,812 | 1,780 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Blackalls Park is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, while Fennell Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Blackalls Park pulls ahead on overall desirability and a larger local community, whereas Fennell Bay is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Blackalls Park, while Fennell Bay 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.