Blakehurst
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blakehurst, NSW 2221.
About Blakehurst
Welcome to Blakehurst
Blakehurst sits on a leafy peninsula in Sydney's south, roughly 18 kilometres from the CBD, where the Georges River widens into Kogarah Bay. It's bordered by the similarly water-facing pockets of Kyle Say, Connells Point, Carss Park and Kogarah Bay, with South Hurstville just inland — a cluster of suburbs long favoured by families and downsizers wanting river views without the Eastern Suburbs price tag (though Blakehurst's own prices have well and truly caught up).
With a population of 6,652 and a median age of 43, it's a settled, established community rather than a rental churn suburb. Expect quiet streets of brick and rendered houses on generous blocks, a strong owner-occupier base, and a lifestyle built around the water — kayaking, waterfront walks and weekend barbecues at the local reserves rather than nightlife or high-street buzz.
Lifestyle & dining
Blakehurst's social life revolves around the foreshore. Carss Bush Park next door is the local go-to for picnics, cycling and swimming enclosures, and it's a short drive or walk for Blakehurst residents to enjoy the same waterfront strip. Locally, dining tends towards relaxed cafes and takeaway rather than destination restaurants, with residents typically heading into South Hurstville, Kogarah or Hurstville for a wider spread of Asian grocers, restaurants and bakeries. It suits people who want a quiet home base with a bit of city and shopping just a short drive away.
Shopping
There's no large shopping centre within Blakehurst itself, and most residents do their bigger shop in South Hurstville or Hurstville, the latter offering Westfield-style retail, a busy Chinese and Vietnamese food scene, and full-line supermarkets. For day-to-day essentials, smaller strips in neighbouring Kogarah Bay and Connells Point fill the gap.
Getting around
Blakehurst is well served by bus routes connecting to Hurstville and Kogarah train stations, both on the Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line, making the run into central Sydney straightforward without a car. For drivers, the Princes Highway and King Georges Road provide easy access north to the CBD or south towards the Sutherland Shire and Sydney Airport precinct. The suburb's peninsula setting means most through-traffic sticks to these arterial roads, keeping residential streets relatively calm.
Schools & families
Family appeal is one of Blakehurst's defining traits, backed up by a solid run of local schools. Blakehurst Public School and Bald Face Public School serve the primary years, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School offers a Catholic alternative, and Blakehurst High School covers secondary education within the suburb itself. Combined with generous blocks and a low-turnover community, it's a suburb where families tend to settle in for the long haul.
Parks & recreation
Water access defines recreation here. Foreshore reserves along the Georges River and Kogarah Bay offer walking tracks, fishing spots and views across to Connells Point and Kyle Bay, while Carss Bush Park nearby adds swimming enclosures, picnic areas and sporting fields. Boat owners are well catered for, with several suburbs along this stretch of river offering ramps and moorings.
The property market
Blakehurst's property market reflects its waterside, land-rich character. The median house price sits at $2.80 million, having grown 3.7% recently, while units offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $965,000. Median weekly rent across the suburb is $1,925. Current listings skew heavily towards houses, which make up 60% of stock, with apartments and units at 32% and townhouses a modest 8%, underlining Blakehurst's identity as a house-and-land suburb rather than a high-density one. Buyers are typically upsizers and downsizers drawn by river proximity, school catchments and the relative rarity of large waterside blocks this close to the city.
Market snapshot
Blakehurst property market
Median sale price
$2.80m
House · 5+ bed
Median rent
$1,925
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.61m
Median
$2.80m
Premium
$4.53m
Days on market
60
Auction clearance
46%
Sold this year
25
Median sold price trend · House 5+ bed
Compound growth +2.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Blakehurst by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Blakehurst, NSW 2221.
Population
6,652
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$2,474
median, per week
Median rent
$600
per week
Median mortgage
$3,208
per month
Mortgage / income
30%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Blakehurst
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Blakehurst
$3.10m
33 Taro Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.10m
17 Stuart Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.30m
406 Princes Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$395k
6/40 Bunyala Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.95m
11 Lynwood Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$1.80m
3 Orana Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$900k
107/6 James Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.07m
06/6 James Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Blakehurst
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Price map around Blakehurst
Every listing for sale near Blakehurst, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Blakehurst suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Blakehurst?
The median house price in Blakehurst, NSW is $2.80m for a 5-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.7%.
How much is rent in Blakehurst?
The median weekly rent in Blakehurst is around $1,925 per week.
Is Blakehurst a good place to live?
Blakehurst is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 6,652 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Blakehurst?
Blakehurst has a population of 6,652 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
What schools are in Blakehurst?
There are 4 schools in or near Blakehurst, including Bald Face Public School, Blakehurst Public School and Mater Dei Catholic Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Blakehurst?
Properties in Blakehurst take around 60 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 46%.
How much do you need to buy in Blakehurst?
Entry-level properties in Blakehurst start around $1.61m, while premium homes reach $4.53m.
What suburbs are near Blakehurst?
Suburbs near Blakehurst include Kyle Bay, Connells Point, Carss Park, Kogarah Bay and South Hurstville.
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