Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Pemulwuy
49.0/100
Pemulwuy for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Pemulwuy
49.0/100
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Pemulwuy
123.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
604
Pemulwuy
124
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Pemulwuy
5,532
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 | Blacktown | Pemulwuy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 123.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 49 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 604 | 124 |
| Planning activity | 98 | 8 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 26.8% |
| Population | 50,961 | 5,532 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Blacktown is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Pemulwuy is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Blacktown is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Pemulwuy answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Blacktown if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Pemulwuy for retirees and investors.
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.