Overall score
Blackalls Park
37.9/100
Marmong Point
30.8/100
Blackalls Park vs Marmong Point, NSW suburb comparison
Blackalls Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackalls ParkMarmong Point
Crime rate
Blackalls Park
81.0 / 1k
Marmong Point
90.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackalls Park
17
Marmong Point
18
Population
Blackalls Park
2,812
Marmong Point
765
Metric leadBlackalls Park 7Marmong Point 31 tiedacross 11 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 familiesBlackalls 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 | Marmong Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.9/100 | 30.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.0 / 1k | 90.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 8 |
| Population | 2,812 | 765 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blackalls Park is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Marmong Point is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Blackalls Park is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Marmong Point answers with nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Blackalls Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Marmong Point.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Blackalls Park, while Marmong Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.