Overall score
Blackett
44.9/100
Willmot
40.1/100
Blackett for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackett
44.9/100
Willmot
40.1/100
Crime rate
Blackett
194.2 / 1k
Willmot
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackett
41
Willmot
34
Population
Blackett
3,586
Willmot
2,382
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 | Blackett | Willmot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.2 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 42 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 22 |
| Population | 3,586 | 2,382 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Blackett reads as a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible; Willmot is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. Blackett sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Willmot is further out with more breathing room.
Blackett pulls ahead on schools and education options and public transport access, whereas Willmot is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Blackett, while Willmot remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.