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Shalvey

NSW 2770 · Blacktown

3,455 (2021) → 3,616 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)

55
Overall score

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

3,455
Population
$861K
Median house (2025)
21
Safety score
60
Transport score

Shalvey is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 40km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $861K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 39km inland. Shalvey has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 21/100.

40.4 km
To Sydney CBD
39.2 km
To coast
$530/wk
Median rent (house)
4.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,455
Population
32
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$1,180
vs NSW median-36.2%
Bachelor degree or higher14.9%
Born in Australia62.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse920 / 5 / 79

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.47%), Samoa (2.84%), England (1.74%), Fiji (1.19%), Philippines (1.19%)

Top languages: Samoan (4.6%), Arabic (3.24%), Urdu (0.93%), Tagalog (0.81%), Hindi (0.75%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$861K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$530 / $470 wk
Rental yield (house)3.2%
Days on market (house)26 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

21
Residential

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

9
Break & enter dwelling260/100k
8
Steal from dwelling232/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft347/100k
55
Domestic assault1,592/100k
6
Robbery174/100k
20
Non-domestic assault579/100k

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: 437 (all categories, latest year)12,648 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

12

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

143
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 840
  • Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 837

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 874
  • Willmot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 825
  • Niland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 777
  • Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 865
  • Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 855
  • Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 880
  • Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 837
  • Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 865
  • Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 821
  • Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 859
  • Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 890
  • Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 820

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
30Bus
CBD commute (est.)133 min (bus)
Nearest train stationSt Marys (4.8 km)

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.

50 in suburbSupermarkets
70 in suburbCafes/Rest.
475 in suburbParks
288 in suburbPlaygrounds
9Pools
40 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
50 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
8713 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (4.7 km)
Nearest vet4.0 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (19.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

73

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
87
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

81

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

47
Parks
3
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

46

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.58
Per 1,000 residents

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

11

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.29

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.15%
Projected population 20413,565
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Lethbridge Park$900K59transportBlackett$914K60transportWillmot$802K60transportBidwill$1.00M60transportEmerton$868K58transportShanes ParkData not available24transport

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Frequently asked questions about Shalvey

Is Shalvey safe?

Shalvey has a residential safety score of 21/100, 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 12,648 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Shalvey?

In Shalvey, the median house price is $861K. Median weekly house rent is $530.

How far is Shalvey from Sydney CBD?

Shalvey is about 40.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 133 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Shalvey?

Shalvey has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 839 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Shalvey?

Shalvey has a transport score of 60/100 and 30 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.