Overall score
Blackwood
20.3/100
Myrniong
40.3/100
Blackwood vs Myrniong, VIC suburb comparison
Myrniong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlackwoodMyrniong
Crime rate
Blackwood
43.3 / 1k
Myrniong
89.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackwood
2
Myrniong
0
Population
Blackwood
387
Myrniong
387
Metric leadBlackwood 2Myrniong 42 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Blackwood reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Myrniong 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; Myrniong answers with housing affordability and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Myrniong, while Blackwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.