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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
$1.12M
Median house (2025)
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 $1.12M 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
$627/wk
Median rent (house)
700 m
To nearest station

Demographics

50,961
Population
34
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$1,774
vs NSW median-4.1%
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

$1.12M+13.7%
Median house (2025)
$529K+7.1%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$627 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

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
347
Domestic assault681/100k
31
Robbery61/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 8,039 (all categories, latest year)15,775 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

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 1059
  • Blacktown North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
  • Blacktown South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
  • Blacktown Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
  • St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1050
  • Blacktown Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
  • St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1042
  • Nagle CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1038
  • Patrician Brothers' College BlacktownSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1008
  • Shelley Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
  • Walters Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
  • Lynwood Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
  • Blacktown West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
  • Mitchell High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 973
  • Evans High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 951
  • Coreen SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 837
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, BlacktownPrimary · Independent
  • Warakirri College - BlacktownSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Seven Hills West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1009
  • Bert Oldfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1024
  • Marayong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 976
  • Marayong South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1010
  • St Bernadette's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1041
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1072
  • Lalor Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 915
  • Mountain View Adventist CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1031
  • St Andrews College, Senior CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.1km
  • Doonside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 918
  • St Andrews Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1074
  • Aspect Western Sydney School, St Andrews College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.1km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

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

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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
74 in suburbGPs
65 in suburbPharmacies
52 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
14466 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
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

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$1.30M49transportMarayong$1.20M94transportWoodcroft$935K74transportLalor Park$1.06M76transportKings Park$1.32M74transport

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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 15,775 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Blacktown?

In Blacktown, the median house price is $1.12M and the median unit price is $529K. Median weekly house rent is $627.

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 1009 (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.