Overall score
Blackrock
42.0/100
Ingham
60.5/100
Blackrock for retirees and investment; Ingham for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackrock
42.0/100
Ingham
60.5/100
Crime rate
Blackrock
47.9 / 1k
Ingham
47.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackrock
0
Ingham
149
Population
Blackrock
319
Ingham
4,455
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Blackrock is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Ingham is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Blackrock tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Ingham stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Blackrock sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Ingham.
Choose Blackrock if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Ingham for households prioritising schools.