Blakehurst
NSW 2221 · Georges River
6,652 (2021) → 7,168 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Georges River local government area (est. 176,730 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blakehurst is a moderate growth suburb in Georges River, NSW 2221, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.79M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Blakehurst has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (8.57%), Greece (2.9%), Hong Kong (2.36%), Lebanon (1.95%), England (1.22%)
Top languages: Greek (11.94%), Mandarin (8.06%), Cantonese (7.83%), Arabic (5.41%), Macedon (2.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1057 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bald Face Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1113
- Mater Dei Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1111
- Blakehurst High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1052
- Connells Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1092
- Marist Catholic College Penshurst - South Hurstville CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.5km
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1145
- St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans SouciPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1072
- Sans Souci Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1058
- Sylvania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1040
- St George Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1151
- Hurstville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1075
- Woniora Road SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1033
- St George Christian School (Infants)Primary · Independent · 2.3km
- Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1065
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Blakehurst
Is Blakehurst safe?
Blakehurst has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 2,916 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blakehurst?
In Blakehurst, the median house price is $2.79M and the median unit price is $963K. Median weekly house rent is $1,097.
How far is Blakehurst from Sydney CBD?
Blakehurst is about 15.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blakehurst?
Blakehurst has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1087 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Blakehurst?
Blakehurst has a transport score of 77/100 and 42 bus stops.