Blackmans Bay vs Kingston, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blackmans Bay | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 64 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 90 |
| Population | 7,688 | 12,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlackmans Bay
- Best for familiesBlackmans Bay
- Best for best valueBlackmans Bay
- Best for best schoolsKingston
Comparison summary
Blackmans Bay and Kingston (Tas.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blackmans Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blackmans Bay; Schools & preschools favours Kingston (Tas.); Parks & reserves favours Kingston (Tas.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blackmans Bay, Families → Blackmans Bay, Best value → Blackmans Bay, Best schools → Kingston (Tas.).