Shalvey
NSW 2770 · Blacktown
3,455 (2021) → 3,616 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Shalvey is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 40km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $918K is around the same as 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Shalvey Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 837
- Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 828
Nearby (within 10km)
- Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 866
- Willmot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 817
- Niland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 801
- Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 855
- Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 839
- Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 873
- Bidwill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 825
- Chifley College Bidwill CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 849
- Blacktown Youth College IncorporatedSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 832
- Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 864
- Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 898
- Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 817
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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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 · 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 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 10,391 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Shalvey?
In Shalvey, the median house price is $918K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Shalvey from Sydney CBD?
Shalvey is about 40.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 110 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Shalvey?
Shalvey has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 833 (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.