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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Blaxland is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2774, about 56km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.20M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2774 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blaxland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
- Blaxland East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
- Blaxland High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Finbar's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1110
- Mount Riverview Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1050
- Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1052
- Glenbrook Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1120
- Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1100
- Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1037
- Emu Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1006
- Lapstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1113
- Leonay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1049
- Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1047
- Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 993
- Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 994
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 2,852 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Blaxland?
In Blaxland, the median house price is $1.20M and the median unit price is $838K. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Blaxland from Sydney CBD?
Blaxland is about 56.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Blaxland?
Blaxland has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (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.