Blair Athol
NSW 2560 · Campbelltown
2,725 (2021) → 3,058 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blair Athol is a moderate growth suburb in Campbelltown, NSW 2560, about 43km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.17M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 26km inland. Blair Athol has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2560 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (9.14%), India (5.72%), Fiji (3.16%), New Zealand (2.17%), Iraq (1.98%)
Top languages: Arabic (6.31%), Tagalog (5.91%), Hindi (4.81%), Malayalam (3.01%), Filipino (2.5%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 999 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warakirri College - Campbelltown SouthSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- Warakirri College - Campbelltown NorthSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Campbelltown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 946
- Blairmount Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 978
- St Peter's Anglican GrammarPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1118
- St Peter's HeartPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1071
- St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1049
- Aspect Macarthur School, CampbelltownPrimary · Independent · 1.7km
- Campbelltown Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 950
- Beverley Park SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 967
- Lomandra SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 864
- Claymore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 903
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blair Athol
Is Blair Athol safe?
Blair Athol has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,092 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blair Athol?
In Blair Athol, the median house price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $620.
How far is Blair Athol from Sydney CBD?
Blair Athol is about 42.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 117 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blair Athol?
Blair Athol has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blair Athol?
Blair Athol has a transport score of 75/100 and 13 bus stops.