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Blacktown

NSW 2148 · Blacktown

50,961 (2021) → 51,604 est. (2025) · Stable

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

85
Overall score

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

50,961
Population
$1.14M
Median house (2026)
48
Safety score
94
Transport score

Blacktown is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2148, about 30km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 18 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 31km inland. Blacktown has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.

30.1 km
To Sydney CBD
31.1 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
700 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

50,961
Population
34
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$1,774
vs NSW median-4.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$53,928/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -9%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2148 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher44.7%
Born in Australia43.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse10,793 / 2,607 / 3,064

Top countries of birth: India (16.55%), Philippines (5.54%), China (2.45%), Fiji (1.86%), New Zealand (1.78%)

Top languages: Punjabi (10.18%), Hindi (4.45%), Arabic (4.05%), Tagalog (3.15%), Gujarati (2.85%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.14M+10.3%
Median house (2026)
$514K-6.1%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $555 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)50 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

48
Residential

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

119
Break & enter dwelling234/100k
104
Steal from dwelling204/100k
107
Motor vehicle theft210/100k
346
Domestic assault679/100k
31
Robbery61/100k
419
Non-domestic assault822/100k

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: 4,600 (all categories, latest year)9,027 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 March 2026

Schools

63

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

204
Within 10km18 in suburb
11
Govt (suburb)
4
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Tyndale Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1066
  • St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1065
  • St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1058
  • Blacktown Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
  • Nagle CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1048
  • Blacktown Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
  • Blacktown North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
  • Blacktown South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
  • Patrician Brothers' College BlacktownSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1016
  • Shelley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
  • Walters Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
  • Blacktown West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
  • Lynwood Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
  • Mitchell High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 978
  • Evans High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 935
  • Coreen SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 845
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, BlacktownPrimary · Independent
  • Warakirri College - BlacktownSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Seven Hills West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1001
  • Bert Oldfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1015
  • Marayong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 981
  • Marayong South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1010
  • St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1036
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1076
  • Lalor Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 916
  • Mountain View Adventist CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1041
  • St Andrews College, Senior CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.1km
  • Doonside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 900
  • St Andrews Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1074
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, St Andrews College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

94
2Train
272Bus
CBD commute (est.)68 min (train)
Peak train frequency142/hr
Nearest train stationBlacktown (700 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.2% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
15.2%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
10.5%
Retail Trade
10.4%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
6.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

1410 in suburbSupermarkets
2727 in suburbCafes/Rest.
9090 in suburbParks
4646 in suburbPlaygrounds
4123 in suburbPools
43 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
3118 in suburbGPs
1712 in suburbPharmacies
52 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
14466 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

7Public toilets
6Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBlacktown Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest vet3.7 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (20.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

13

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
144
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

17

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

90
Parks
0
Nature reserves
46
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
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

5

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
1
Galleries
3
Libraries
1
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

17

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

6
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
4
Clubs RSL/Leagues
25
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.20

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

34

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

25
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
10
OSHC
2
Family Day Care
Total services37
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 33 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.73

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

9
Services
2
Aged care homes
214
Residential places
7
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

13
Christian6 in suburb
6
Muslim3 in suburb
1
Hindu0 in suburb
1
Sikh1 in suburb
Total within 3km21
In this suburb10

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

Stable
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 204152,649
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Arndell ParkData not available51transportProspect$1.33M49transportMarayong$1.07M94transportWoodcroft$950K74transportLalor Park$1.16M76transportKings Park$1.29M74transport

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Frequently asked questions about Blacktown

Is Blacktown safe?

Blacktown has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 9,027 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Blacktown?

In Blacktown, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $514K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Blacktown from Sydney CBD?

Blacktown is about 30.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 68 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Blacktown?

Blacktown has 18 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Blacktown?

Blacktown has a transport score of 94/100, including 2 train stations and 272 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.