Blackalls Park
NSW 2283 · Lake Macquarie
2,812 (2021) → 2,838 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blackalls Park is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2283, about 103km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $829K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 10km inland. Blackalls Park has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2283 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.45%), New Zealand (1.17%), Germany (0.39%), USA (0.39%), Scotland (0.36%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.36%), Nepali (0.18%), Khmer (0.14%), Russian (0.14%), Arabic (0.11%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 977 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
Nearby (within 10km)
- Biraban Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 871
- Toronto High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 961
- Charlton Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1063
- Fassifern Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 947
- Toronto Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 910
- Fennell Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 889
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1023
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1026
- Toronto Adventist SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1173
- Booragul Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7km
- Five Islands SchoolCombined · Government · 4kmICSEA 890
- Awaba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 940
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blackalls Park
Is Blackalls Park safe?
Blackalls Park has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 4,019 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blackalls Park?
In Blackalls Park, the median house price is $829K and the median unit price is $604K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Blackalls Park from Sydney CBD?
Blackalls Park is about 103.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blackalls Park?
Blackalls Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blackalls Park?
Blackalls Park has a transport score of 58/100 and 10 bus stops.