Blackheath
NSW 2785 · Blue Mountains
4,672 (2021) → 4,762 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blackheath is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2785, about 90km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $935K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is about 82km inland. Blackheath has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2785 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.76%), New Zealand (2.16%), Germany (1.16%), USA (1.09%), Scotland (0.64%)
Top languages: German (0.56%), Spanish (0.54%), French (0.47%), Mandarin (0.36%), Italian (0.36%)
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
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 1040 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blackheath Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Mountains Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1040
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Victoria Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1039
- OneSchool Global NSW - Mount VictoriaCombined · Independent · 6kmICSEA 976
- Katoomba North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 986
- St Canice's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.1kmICSEA 1020
- Megalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1046
- Katoomba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1035
- Leura Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 1055
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.
In this suburb
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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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.
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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 Blackheath
Is Blackheath safe?
Blackheath has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 2,954 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blackheath?
In Blackheath, the median house price is $935K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Blackheath from Sydney CBD?
Blackheath is about 89.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 155 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blackheath?
Blackheath has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1045 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blackheath?
Blackheath has a transport score of 86/100, including 2 train stations and 75 bus stops.