Blackwood vs Greendale, VIC suburb comparison

Greendale for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BlackwoodGreendale

Overall score

Blackwood

20.3/100

Greendale

41.7/100

Crime rate

Blackwood

43.3 / 1k

Greendale

44.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Blackwood

2

Greendale

0

Population

Blackwood

387

Greendale

623

Metric leadBlackwood 2Greendale 51 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBlackwoodGreendale
Overall score20.3/10041.7/100
Housing (desirability)2.6/10056.2/100
Crime rate43.3 / 1k44.3 / 1k
Parks & reserves1
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities20
Planning activity2316
Population387623
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/107/10

Comparison summary

Blackwood is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Greendale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

On the data, Blackwood is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Greendale answers with housing affordability and overall desirability.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Greendale, while Blackwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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