Whalan
NSW 2770 · Blacktown
5,929 (2021) → 6,235 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Whalan is a moderate growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 39km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $890K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 40km inland. Whalan has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 25/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.69%), Philippines (3.46%), Samoa (2.45%), Fiji (1.77%), England (1.15%)
Top languages: Samoan (4.06%), Arabic (3.69%), Tagalog (2.14%), Hindi (1.89%), Urdu (1.35%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Halinda SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 952
- Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 881
- Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 866
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 937
- Mount Druitt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 966
- Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 880
- Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 820
- Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 859
- Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 890
- St Marys North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 871
- Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 865
- Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 899
- Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 855
- Chifley College Dunheved CampusSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 875
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 990
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
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Whalan
Is Whalan safe?
Whalan has a residential safety score of 25/100, 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 11,823 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Whalan?
In Whalan, the median house price is $890K. Median weekly house rent is $530.
How far is Whalan from Sydney CBD?
Whalan is about 39.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 130 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Whalan?
Whalan has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 900 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Whalan?
Whalan has a transport score of 64/100 and 42 bus stops.