Bidwill
NSW 2770 · Blacktown
4,202 (2021) → 4,256 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bidwill is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $879K 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 849
- Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 825
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 832
- Niland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 801
- Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 839
- Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 837
- Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 866
- Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 828
- Hassall Grove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 959
- Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 898
- Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 864
- St Clare's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 963
- Richard Johnson Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1072
- Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 904
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 15,802 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bidwill?
In Bidwill, the median house price is $879K and the median unit price is $640K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Bidwill from Sydney CBD?
Bidwill is about 38.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 107 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bidwill?
Bidwill has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 837 (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.