Overall score
Blairmount
26.4/100
Eagle Vale
47.2/100
Blairmount vs Eagle Vale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Eagle Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlairmountEagle Vale
Crime rate
Blairmount
86.8 / 1k
Eagle Vale
34.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blairmount
8
Eagle Vale
63
Population
Blairmount
409
Eagle Vale
5,789
Metric leadBlairmount 1Eagle Vale 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEagle Vale
- Best for familiesEagle Vale
- Best for investmentEagle Vale
- Best for best valueEagle Vale
- Best for best schoolsEagle Vale
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 | Blairmount | Eagle Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.4/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.0/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.8 / 1k | 34.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 82 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 15.0% |
| Population | 409 | 5,789 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Blairmount is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Eagle Vale is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Blairmount sits among greener hillside streets, while Eagle Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Blairmount pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Eagle Vale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access. Blairmount generally means more approachable housing costs, while Eagle Vale leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Eagle Vale, while Blairmount 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.