Overall score
Blackmans Bay
60.4/100
Taroona
52.8/100
Blackmans Bay vs Taroona, TAS Suburb Comparison
Blackmans Bay for investment and value; Taroona for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackmans BayTaroona
Crime rate
Blackmans Bay
22.8 / 1k
Taroona
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackmans Bay
157
Taroona
104
Population
Blackmans Bay
7,688
Taroona
3,121
Metric leadBlackmans Bay 7Taroona 23 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTaroona
- Best for familiesTaroona
- Best for investmentBlackmans Bay
- Best for best valueBlackmans Bay
- Best for best schoolsTaroona
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 | Taroona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.4/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 23 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 157 | 104 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Population | 7,688 | 3,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Blackmans Bay is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Taroona is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Blackmans Bay sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Taroona is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Blackmans Bay is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Taroona answers with parks and reserves, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage. Blackmans Bay generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Taroona leans toward more sought-after housing.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Blackmans Bay the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Taroona.
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.