Blackbutt vs Lake Illawarra, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blackbutt | Lake Illawarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.8/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 77.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 64 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 72 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 14 |
| Population | 3,291 | 3,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlackbutt
- Best for familiesBlackbutt
- Best for beach lifestyleLake Illawarra
- Best for investmentLake Illawarra
- Best for best valueLake Illawarra
- Best for best schoolsLake Illawarra
Comparison summary
Blackbutt (NSW) and Lake Illawarra offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blackbutt (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blackbutt (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Lake Illawarra; Crime rate favours Lake Illawarra. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blackbutt (NSW), Families → Blackbutt (NSW), Beach lifestyle → Lake Illawarra, Investment → Lake Illawarra.