Blackett
NSW 2770 · Blacktown
3,586 (2021) → 3,632 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blackett is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $860K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 39km inland. Blackett has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 15/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (4.55%), Samoa (3.1%), Philippines (2.43%), Fiji (1.45%), England (1.2%)
Top languages: Samoan (4.88%), Arabic (2.84%), Tagalog (1.39%), Hindi (1.25%), Urdu (1.12%)
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 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 839
- Niland SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 801
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 898
- Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 866
- Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 864
- Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 832
- Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 825
- Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 873
- Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 828
- Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 849
- Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 855
- Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 837
- Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 904
- Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 870
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Blackett
Is Blackett safe?
Blackett has a residential safety score of 15/100, 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 11,601 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blackett?
In Blackett, the median house price is $860K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Blackett from Sydney CBD?
Blackett is about 39.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 107 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blackett?
Blackett has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 820 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blackett?
Blackett has a transport score of 60/100 and 24 bus stops.