Overall score
Blackstone Heights
59.3/100
Hadspen
52.7/100
Blackstone Heights for investment and value; Hadspen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackstone Heights
59.3/100
Hadspen
52.7/100
Crime rate
Blackstone Heights
18.3 / 1k
Hadspen
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackstone Heights
27
Hadspen
141
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 | 59.3/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.2/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 18 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 141 |
| Green cover | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 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 parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Blackstone Heights sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Hadspen.
Blackstone Heights suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Hadspen is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
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.