Blacktown vs Marayong
The verdict
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.14M in Marayong. Blacktown is closer to the coast (31.1 km vs 33.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Marayong rates higher (58 vs 48/100 in Blacktown).
Scores
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 82 |
| Transport | 94 | 94 |
| Education | 65 | 61 |
| Liveability | 92 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,961 | 7,834 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,774 | $1,593 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 43.6% | 49.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blacktown Stable · Marayong Stable
Property
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $529K | $801K |
| House price YoY | 13.7% | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 234 | 153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 179 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 681 | 677 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,775 | 5,502 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 18 | 7 |
| Government | 11 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blacktown · Marayong
Transport
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 94 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 272 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 720 m |
Liveability
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 2 |
| Parks | 90 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 46 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.1 km | 33.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 32.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Blacktown | Marayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50,961 | 7,834 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51,604 | 8,107 |
| Projected 2041 | 52,649 | 8,309 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blacktown or Marayong?
Marayong has the higher residential safety score (Blacktown 48/100 vs Marayong 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Blacktown or Marayong?
Blacktown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Blacktown or Marayong?
Marayong has a higher average school ICSEA (Blacktown 1009 vs Marayong 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blacktown or Marayong?
Blacktown and Marayong have similar transport scores.
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