Overall score
Blackwall
25.4/100
Swan Point
25.6/100
Blackwall for families and schools; Swan Point for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackwall
25.4/100
Swan Point
25.6/100
Crime rate
Blackwall
3876.2 / 1k
Swan Point
3876.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackwall
0
Swan Point
7
Population
Blackwall
303
Swan Point
300
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 | Swan Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.4/100 | 25.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 3876.2 / 1k | 3876.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Population | 303 | 300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Blackwall is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Swan Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Blackwall pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Swan Point is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. Blackwall generally means more approachable housing costs, while Swan Point leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees are more likely to prefer Swan Point, while Blackwall remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.