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Bidwill

NSW 2770 · Blacktown

4,202 (2021) → 4,256 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)

59
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,202
Population
$834K
Median house (2025)
10
Safety score
60
Transport score

Bidwill is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $834K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 38km inland. Bidwill has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 10/100.

38.9 km
To Sydney CBD
38.2 km
To coast
$530/wk
Median rent (house)
4.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,202
Population
30
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$899
vs NSW median-51.4%
Bachelor degree or higher12.8%
Born in Australia62.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse841 / 26 / 400

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.19%), Samoa (2.64%), Philippines (1.74%), England (1.21%), Fiji (1.17%)

Top languages: Samoan (4.85%), Arabic (3.31%), Tagalog (0.98%), Hindi (0.9%), Urdu (0.76%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$834K
Median house (2025)
$640K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$530 / $470 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)41 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

10
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

18
Break & enter dwelling428/100k
14
Steal from dwelling333/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft262/100k
85
Domestic assault2,023/100k
3
Robbery71/100k
46
Non-domestic assault1,095/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 803 (all categories, latest year)19,110 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

12

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

149
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 865
  • Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 837

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 821
  • Niland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 777
  • Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 855
  • Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 837
  • Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 874
  • Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 840
  • Hassall Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 961
  • Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 890
  • Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 859
  • St Clare's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 972
  • Richard Johnson Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1080
  • Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 899

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
37Bus
CBD commute (est.)129 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMount Druitt (4.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

80 in suburbSupermarkets
60 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5020 in suburbParks
324 in suburbPlaygrounds
9Pools
80 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
40 in suburbPharmacies
60 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
985 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest vet3.3 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (19.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

72

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

8
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
98
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

84

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

50
Parks
4
Nature reserves
37
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

26

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

20

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.24

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

24

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.48

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.32%
Projected population 20414,380
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Blackett$914K60transportShalvey$1.00M60transportHebersham$960K64transportHassall Grove$1.08M60transportOakhurst$1.05M60transportDharruk$919K64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bidwill

Is Bidwill safe?

Bidwill has a residential safety score of 10/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 19,110 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bidwill?

In Bidwill, the median house price is $834K and the median unit price is $640K. Median weekly house rent is $530.

How far is Bidwill from Sydney CBD?

Bidwill is about 38.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 129 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Bidwill?

Bidwill has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 851 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bidwill?

Bidwill has a transport score of 60/100 and 37 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.