Overall score
Blackwall
25.4/100
Gravelly Beach
27.2/100
Blackwall for families and investment; Gravelly Beach for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackwall
25.4/100
Gravelly Beach
27.2/100
Crime rate
Blackwall
3876.2 / 1k
Gravelly Beach
1798.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackwall
0
Gravelly Beach
6
Population
Blackwall
303
Gravelly Beach
641
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 | Blackwall | Gravelly Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.4/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 3876.2 / 1k | 1798.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Population | 303 | 641 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Blackwall is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Gravelly Beach is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Blackwall tends to lead on housing affordability, while Gravelly Beach stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Blackwall if you are weighing investors; lean toward Gravelly Beach for retirees.