Overall score
Blackett
31.1/100
Hassall Grove
43.1/100
Blackett vs Hassall Grove, NSW Suburb Comparison
Blackett for investment; Hassall Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlackettHassall Grove
Crime rate
Blackett
194.2 / 1k
Hassall Grove
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackett
43
Hassall Grove
53
Population
Blackett
3,586
Hassall Grove
4,401
Metric leadBlackett 5Hassall Grove 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHassall Grove
- Best for familiesHassall Grove
- Best for investmentBlackett
- Best for best valueHassall Grove
- Best for best schoolsHassall Grove
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 | Blackett | Hassall Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.1/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.2 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 42 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 5 |
| Green cover | 7.0% | 15.2% |
| Population | 3,586 | 4,401 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Blackett is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Hassall Grove is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Blackett tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Hassall Grove stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Blackett sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Hassall Grove.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hassall Grove, while Blackett 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.