Blacktown
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blacktown, NSW 2148.
About Blacktown
Welcome to Blacktown
Blacktown sits at the heart of Sydney's western suburbs, roughly 34 kilometres from the CBD, and has grown into one of the most populous and culturally diverse centres in the Greater Sydney region. Straddling major transport corridors and ringed by suburbs like Seven Hills, Marayong, Lalor Park, Kings Langley and Prospect, it functions as a genuine local hub — the kind of place where everyday life runs smoothly without needing to head east.
The suburb suits a wide cross-section of residents: first-home buyers drawn by comparatively accessible entry points, growing families who value the breadth of schooling options, and investors attracted by solid rental demand and recent price momentum. It is a place defined less by a single character and more by practical liveability at scale.
Housing & architecture
Blacktown's housing stock reflects decades of steady growth and ongoing urban renewal. Current listings skew towards apartments and units, which account for 47% of available dwellings, while houses make up 38%, with townhouses and land parcels rounding out the mix at 7% each. This blend means buyers can enter the market at very different price points depending on their needs.
The suburb includes pockets of established quarter-acre blocks sitting alongside newer medium-density developments, a pattern common across western Sydney's maturing centres. Townhouse developments have become increasingly common as infill activity picks up along key corridors.
The property market
Blacktown has recorded solid capital growth in recent years, with the median house price reaching $1.05 million off the back of 8.8% growth. For buyers who missed earlier cycles in the inner west or Hills District, this still represents a comparatively accessible foothold in the Sydney market.
The median unit and apartment price sits at $450,000, making the apartment sector particularly appealing for investors and first-home buyers alike. Median rent is currently $650 per week across the suburb, reflecting consistent tenant demand driven by Blacktown's strong employment base, transport links and community infrastructure. With land parcels still available at 7% of current listings, there is also scope for those looking to build new.
Getting around
Blacktown is one of western Sydney's most connected suburbs. The Blacktown train station sits on the Main Western Line and the Richmond Line, providing regular services into the Sydney CBD and out to the Blue Mountains and Richmond. The recent extension of the Sydney Metro Northwest has added further connectivity, with stations accessible along Tallawong Avenue — both before and after the Bungarribee Road intersection — as well as stops on Bungarribee Road itself, near Dina Beth Avenue in both directions. This level of rail coverage is relatively rare even by Sydney standards.
Bus routes fan out across the suburb and into neighbouring areas including Seven Hills, Marayong and Lalor Park, making car-free commuting genuinely practical for most residents. Major arterial roads also provide straightforward access to the M7 and M2 motorways for those driving.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for across a broad range of schooling needs. Public schooling is covered by Blacktown North, Blacktown South and Blacktown West public schools, offering local options at the primary level for different parts of the suburb. Tyndale Christian School provides a faith-based independent pathway, while Coreen School and Aspect Western Sydney School, Blacktown, serve students with specialised learning requirements — a meaningful consideration for families who need that support close to home.
The density of schooling options within the suburb itself means many families can avoid the daily scramble of cross-suburb school runs, and the broader area around Seven Hills and Kings Langley adds further secondary and specialist options within easy reach.
Parks & recreation
Green space is woven through the suburb in various forms. Tallawong Oval is a well-used local sporting ground that anchors community sport in the north of the area, and several other parks and reserves contribute to the suburban canopy throughout Blacktown. The nearby Blacktown Aquatic Centre is a significant recreational facility for lap swimmers, families and sporting clubs.
Prospect Reservoir and its surrounding bushland, reachable from the suburb's southern edges near Prospect, provides a meaningful natural escape. The broader western Sydney parkland network — including areas accessible via Bungarribee Road — adds to the sense that green space is not an afterthought here.
Lifestyle & dining
Blacktown's commercial core along Main Street and Patrick Street has evolved considerably, with a range of cafes, restaurants and services reflecting the suburb's multicultural character. Local businesses like Orban's Haircare sit alongside independent eateries, grocers and specialty shops that cater to a genuinely diverse community. The Westpoint Shopping Centre remains the dominant retail anchor, housing major supermarkets, department stores and a cinema.
The suburb's size means the lifestyle offering varies by pocket — quieter, residential streets sit close to the town centre's bustle. Neighbouring suburbs like Kings Langley and Seven Hills add further dining and convenience options for residents on the edges of Blacktown's boundaries.
Market snapshot
Blacktown property market
Median sale price
$1.06m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$780k
Median
$1.06m
Premium
$1.50m
Days on market
25
Auction clearance
71%
Sold this year
304
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +6.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Blacktown by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Blacktown, NSW 2148.
Population
50,961
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$1,774
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,094
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Blacktown
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Aspect Western Sydney School, Blacktown
Recent results
Recently sold in Blacktown
$1.34m
31 & 31A Tulloch Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
30 Stewart Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
36 Wilga Street
Sold ~July 2026
$513k
9/19-21 Oxford Street
Sold ~July 2026
$940k
12/70 Swinson Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
11 Cunningham Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$468k
7/1 Boyd Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.06m
32 Hilltop Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Blacktown suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Blacktown?
The median house price in Blacktown, NSW is $1.06m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.8%.
How much is rent in Blacktown?
The median weekly rent in Blacktown is around $650 per week.
Is Blacktown a good place to live?
Blacktown is a suburb and a commercial hub of Western Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. Blacktown is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 50,961 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Blacktown?
Blacktown has a population of 50,961 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Blacktown?
There are 10 schools in or near Blacktown, including Coreen School, Tyndale Christian School and Aspect Western Sydney School, Blacktown.
How long do homes take to sell in Blacktown?
Properties in Blacktown take around 25 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 71%.
How much do you need to buy in Blacktown?
Entry-level properties in Blacktown start around $780k, while premium homes reach $1.50m.
What suburbs are near Blacktown?
Suburbs near Blacktown include Seven Hills, Lalor Park, Marayong, Prospect and Kings Langley.
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