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Blaxland

NSW 2774 · Blue Mountains

7,434 (2021) → 7,525 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)

76
Overall score

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

7,434
Population
$1.13M
Median house (2025)
95
Safety score
88
Transport score

Blaxland is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2774, about 56km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.13M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is about 55km inland. Blaxland has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.

56.4 km
To Sydney CBD
55.2 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
660 m
To nearest station

Demographics

7,434
Population
41
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Blue Mountains LGA population (est. 2025)79,044
Median household income (weekly)$2,171
vs NSW median+17.4%
Bachelor degree or higher46.6%
Born in Australia82.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,489 / 14 / 209

Top countries of birth: England (4.49%), New Zealand (1.44%), Scotland (0.71%), Germany (0.59%), India (0.58%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.61%), Arabic (0.44%), French (0.43%), Polish (0.4%), Russian (0.36%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.13M+3.5%
Median house (2025)
$838K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $350 wk
Rental yield (house)3.2%
Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

95
Residential

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

8
Break & enter dwelling108/100k
8
Steal from dwelling108/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
23
Domestic assault309/100k
2
Robbery27/100k
13
Non-domestic assault175/100k

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: 230 (all categories, latest year)3,094 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

79

Strong school options

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

59
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1025 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Blaxland High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
  • Blaxland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
  • Blaxland East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Finbar's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1107
  • Mount Riverview Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1066
  • Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1071
  • Glenbrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1119
  • Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1089
  • Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1056
  • Emu Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1006
  • Lapstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1114
  • Leonay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1038
  • Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1051
  • Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1000
  • Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 997

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

88
1Train
55Bus
CBD commute (est.)121 min (train)
Peak train frequency18.5/hr
Nearest train stationBlaxland (660 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
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.

42 in suburbSupermarkets
1514 in suburbCafes/Rest.
107 in suburbParks
107 in suburbPlaygrounds
229110 in suburbPools
32 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
55 in suburbGPs
32 in suburbPharmacies
75 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
6415 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (9.1 km)
Nearest vet710 m
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (18.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

42

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
64
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

10
Parks
14
Nature reserves
50
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

60

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
5
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
10
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

23

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.27

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

50

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.81

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.30%
Projected population 20417,517
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blue Mountains

Glenbrook$1.69M89transportWarrimoo$1.05M86transportMount Riverview$1.40M49transportLapstone$1.10M90transportSun Valley$1.28M54transportValley Heights$1.25M88transport

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Frequently asked questions about Blaxland

Is Blaxland safe?

Blaxland has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 3,094 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Blaxland?

In Blaxland, the median house price is $1.13M and the median unit price is $838K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Blaxland from Sydney CBD?

Blaxland is about 56.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 121 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Blaxland?

Blaxland has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1061 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Blaxland?

Blaxland has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 55 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.