Blackmans Bay vs Taroona, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blackmans Bay | Taroona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 23 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 94 |
| Population | 7,688 | 3,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlackmans Bay
- Best for familiesBlackmans Bay
- Best for investmentBlackmans Bay
- Best for best valueBlackmans Bay
- Best for best schoolsTaroona
Comparison summary
Blackmans Bay and Taroona offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blackmans Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blackmans Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Blackmans Bay; Parks & reserves favours Taroona. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blackmans Bay, Families → Blackmans Bay, Investment → Blackmans Bay, Best value → Blackmans Bay.