Arndell Park vs Blacktown
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $4.63M in Arndell Park. Blacktown rates higher for transport (94 vs 51). Blacktown has a shorter estimated CBD commute (68 vs 106 min).
Scores
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 85 |
| Transport | 51 | 94 |
| Education | 26 | 65 |
| Liveability | 73 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6 | 50,961 |
| Median age | 45 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $1,774 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 44.7% |
| Born in Australia | 100.0% | 43.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Arndell Park Moderate Growth · Blacktown Stable
Property
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.63M | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | $2.20M | $529K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 13.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 234 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133,333 | 210 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 66,667 | 681 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,850,000 | 15,775 |
Arndell Park is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 18 |
| Government | 0 | 11 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,009 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arndell Park · Blacktown
Transport
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 272 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 700 m |
Liveability
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 27 |
| Parks | 1 | 90 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 46 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.4 km | 31.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.3 km | 30.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Arndell Park | Blacktown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6 | 50,961 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6 | 51,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 7 | 52,649 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Arndell Park or Blacktown?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $4.63M.
Which has better public transport, Arndell Park or Blacktown?
Blacktown has the higher transport score (Arndell Park 51/100 vs Blacktown 94/100).
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