Overall score
Blackstone Heights
44.8/100
Hadspen
56.6/100
Blackstone Heights for retirees and families; Hadspen for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackstone Heights
44.8/100
Hadspen
56.6/100
Crime rate
Blackstone Heights
948.7 / 1k
Hadspen
476.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackstone Heights
27
Hadspen
108
Population
Blackstone Heights
1,245
Hadspen
2,429
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.
| Category | Blackstone Heights | Hadspen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 56.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 948.7 / 1k | 476.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 18 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 108 |
| Population | 1,245 | 2,429 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Blackstone Heights reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Hadspen is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Blackstone Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Hadspen keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Blackstone Heights pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Hadspen is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Blackstone Heights sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Hadspen.
Blackstone Heights suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Hadspen is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.