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Blackett

NSW 2770 · Blacktown

3,586 (2021) → 3,632 est. (2025) · Stable

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

56
Overall score

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

3,586
Population
$844K
Median house (2025)
15
Safety score
60
Transport score

Blackett is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $844K 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.

39.2 km
To Sydney CBD
39.3 km
To coast
$530/wk
Median rent (house)
3.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,586
Population
31
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$1,174
vs NSW median-36.5%
Bachelor degree or higher13.9%
Born in Australia58.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse946 / 26 / 86

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

$844K+14.6%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$530 / $470 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)43 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

15
Residential

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

18
Break & enter dwelling502/100k
6
Steal from dwelling167/100k
8
Motor vehicle theft223/100k
61
Domestic assault1,701/100k
5
Robbery139/100k
35
Non-domestic assault976/100k

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: 514 (all categories, latest year)14,334 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.

146
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 855
  • Niland SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 777

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 890
  • Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 874
  • Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 859
  • Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 821
  • Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 837
  • Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 880
  • Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 840
  • Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 865
  • Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 865
  • Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 837
  • Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 899
  • Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 881

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)129 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMount Druitt (3.5 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.

51 in suburbSupermarkets
80 in suburbCafes/Rest.
695 in suburbParks
493 in suburbPlaygrounds
9Pools
40 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
80 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
137Sports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (3.3 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (18.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

82

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
137
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

89

Outdoor paradise

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

69
Parks
4
Nature reserves
9
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

14

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
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

45

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.56
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

44

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.12

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.32%
Projected population 20413,738
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Dharruk$919K64transportBidwill$1.00M60transportEmerton$868K58transportHebersham$960K64transportShalvey$1.00M60transportLethbridge Park$900K59transport

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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 14,334 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Blackett?

In Blackett, the median house price is $844K. Median weekly house rent is $530.

How far is Blackett from Sydney CBD?

Blackett is about 39.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 129 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Blackett?

Blackett has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 816 (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.

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.