Overall score
Blackmans Bay
60.4/100
Bonnet Hill
47.6/100
Blackmans Bay vs Bonnet Hill, TAS Suburb Comparison
Blackmans Bay for investment and value; Bonnet Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackmans BayBonnet Hill
Crime rate
Blackmans Bay
22.8 / 1k
Bonnet Hill
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackmans Bay
157
Bonnet Hill
28
Population
Blackmans Bay
7,688
Bonnet Hill
515
Metric leadBlackmans Bay 8Bonnet Hill 12 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 retireesBonnet Hill
- Best for familiesBonnet Hill
- Best for investmentBlackmans Bay
- Best for best valueBlackmans Bay
- Best for best schoolsBlackmans Bay
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 | Blackmans Bay | Bonnet Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.4/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 8 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 12.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 157 | 28 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 0.9% |
| Population | 7,688 | 515 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blackmans Bay is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Bonnet Hill is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Blackmans Bay sits among greener hillside streets, while Bonnet Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Blackmans Bay pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Bonnet Hill is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Blackmans Bay generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Bonnet Hill leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Blackmans Bay, while Bonnet Hill 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.