Overall score
Blacksmiths
39.7/100
Swansea Heads
40.9/100
Blacksmiths vs Swansea Heads, NSW Suburb Comparison
Blacksmiths for beach lifestyle and investment; Swansea Heads for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlacksmithsSwansea Heads
Crime rate
Blacksmiths
55.9 / 1k
Swansea Heads
56.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacksmiths
74
Swansea Heads
38
Population
Blacksmiths
1,881
Swansea Heads
609
Metric leadBlacksmiths 9Swansea Heads 31 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSwansea Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleBlacksmiths
- Best for investmentBlacksmiths
- Best for best valueBlacksmiths
- Best for best schoolsSwansea Heads
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 | Blacksmiths | Swansea Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.9 / 1k | 56.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 9 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 5 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Population | 1,881 | 609 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blacksmiths is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Swansea Heads is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Blacksmiths tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Swansea Heads stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Blacksmiths if you are weighing families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Swansea Heads for retirees.
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.