Blacktown vs Liverpool
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.30M in Liverpool. Blacktown rates higher for education (65 vs 51). Liverpool is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 31.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Blacktown rates higher (48 vs 18/100 in Liverpool).
Scores
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 81 |
| Transport | 94 | 95 |
| Education | 65 | 51 |
| Liveability | 92 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,961 | 31,078 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $1,303 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 33.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Blacktown Stable · Liverpool Moderate Growth
Property
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $514K | $526K |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | 28.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 234 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 341 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 679 | 1,065 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,027 | 15,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 18 | 11 |
| Government | 11 | 8 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blacktown · Liverpool
Transport
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 95 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 272 | 141 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 48 |
| Parks | 90 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 46 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 21.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 27.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Blacktown | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,961 | 31,078 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,604 | 33,632 |
| Projected 2041 | 52,649 | 39,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacktown or Liverpool?
Blacktown has the higher residential safety score (Blacktown 48/100 vs Liverpool 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacktown or Liverpool?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Blacktown or Liverpool?
Blacktown has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacktown 1011 vs Liverpool 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacktown or Liverpool?
Liverpool has the higher transport score (Blacktown 94/100 vs Liverpool 95/100).
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