Blacksmiths vs Swansea, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blacksmiths | Swansea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.5 / 1k | 66.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 123 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 140 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 18 |
| Population | 1,881 | 5,044 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlacksmiths
- Best for beach lifestyleSwansea
- Best for best valueSwansea
Comparison summary
Blacksmiths and Swansea (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Swansea (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Swansea (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Swansea (NSW); Crime rate favours Swansea (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blacksmiths, Beach lifestyle → Swansea (NSW), Best value → Swansea (NSW).