Overall score
Blackwall
36.7/100
Exeter
46.5/100
Exeter for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Blackwall
36.7/100
Exeter
46.5/100
Crime rate
Blackwall
18.3 / 1k
Exeter
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackwall
0
Exeter
5
Population
Blackwall
303
Exeter
759
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 | Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.9/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 31.7% |
| Population | 303 | 759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Blackwall reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Exeter is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Blackwall pulls ahead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Exeter is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Exeter, while Blackwall remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.