Overall score
Blackstone Heights
44.8/100
Travellers Rest
35.2/100
Blackstone Heights vs Travellers Rest, TAS suburb comparison
Blackstone Heights for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackstone HeightsTravellers Rest
Crime rate
Blackstone Heights
948.7 / 1k
Travellers Rest
3317.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackstone Heights
27
Travellers Rest
5
Population
Blackstone Heights
1,245
Travellers Rest
348
Metric leadBlackstone Heights 6Travellers Rest 11 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBlackstone Heights
- Best for best valueBlackstone Heights
- Best for best schoolsBlackstone Heights
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 | Blackstone Heights | Travellers Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 948.7 / 1k | 3317.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 1 |
| Walkability | 54.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 5 |
| Population | 1,245 | 348 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blackstone Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Travellers Rest is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Blackstone Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Travellers Rest keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Blackstone Heights tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Travellers Rest stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Blackstone Heights, while Travellers Rest remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.