Blackmans Bay vs Howden, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blackmans Bay | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 29.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 1 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 15 |
| Population | 7,688 | 717 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlackmans Bay
- Best for familiesBlackmans Bay
- Best for best valueBlackmans Bay
- Best for best schoolsBlackmans Bay
Comparison summary
Blackmans Bay and Howden offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blackmans Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blackmans Bay; Public transport stops favours Blackmans Bay; Walkability favours Blackmans Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blackmans Bay, Families → Blackmans Bay, Best value → Blackmans Bay, Best schools → Blackmans Bay.