Overall score
Blakehurst
62.1/100
Carlton
56.8/100
Blakehurst vs Carlton, NSW suburb comparison
Blakehurst for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlakehurstCarlton
Crime rate
Blakehurst
24.1 / 1k
Carlton
23.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blakehurst
158
Carlton
135
Population
Blakehurst
6,652
Carlton
10,631
Metric leadBlakehurst 6Carlton 5across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlakehurst
- Best for familiesBlakehurst
- Best for best valueBlakehurst
- Best for best schoolsBlakehurst
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 | Blakehurst | Carlton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.9/100 | 24.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.1 / 1k | 23.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 23 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 83 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 158 | 135 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 20 |
| Population | 6,652 | 10,631 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Blakehurst reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Carlton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Blakehurst pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Carlton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Blakehurst, while Carlton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.