Overall score
Blackwood
43.2/100
Greendale
44.9/100
Blackwood vs Greendale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Blackwood for families; Greendale for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlackwoodGreendale
Crime rate
Blackwood
43.3 / 1k
Greendale
44.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackwood
6
Greendale
2
Population
Blackwood
387
Greendale
623
Metric leadBlackwood 3Greendale 43 tiedacross 10 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.
| Category | Blackwood | Greendale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.3 / 1k | 44.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 16 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 387 | 623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
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, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Greendale answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Blackwood sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Greendale.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Greendale, while Blackwood 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.