Overall score
Blackmans Bay
68.5/100
Margate
52.7/100
Blackmans Bay vs Margate, TAS suburb comparison
Blackmans Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackmans BayMargate
Crime rate
Blackmans Bay
177.7 / 1k
Margate
324.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackmans Bay
151
Margate
10
Population
Blackmans Bay
7,688
Margate
4,239
Metric leadBlackmans Bay 7Margate 03 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlackmans Bay
- Best for familiesBlackmans Bay
- Best for best valueBlackmans 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 | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.5/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 177.7 / 1k | 324.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 14 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 10 |
| Population | 7,688 | 4,239 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blackmans Bay is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Margate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Blackmans Bay pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Margate is the better pick for improving crime trends. On housing, Blackmans Bay sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Margate.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Blackmans Bay, while Margate remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.