Blaxland
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blaxland, NSW 2774.
About Blaxland
Welcome to Blaxland
Blaxland sits in the Lower Blue Mountains, about an hour west of the Sydney CBD by car or train along the M4 and the Main Western railway line. Named after the explorer Gregory Blaxland, one of the first Europeans to find a route across the mountains, the suburb has grown into a settled, leafy community that acts as a gateway between Sydney's western fringe and the mountains proper.
With bushland on its doorstep and the Great Western Highway running through its centre, Blaxland suits families and commuters who want the space and scenery of the mountains without giving up a direct rail line to the city. It's a practical, unpretentious suburb rather than a tourist strip, and that's part of its appeal.
Lifestyle & dining
Blaxland's shopping and dining strip runs along the Great Western Highway, with a mix of cafes, takeaway, and everyday services that cater to locals rather than day-trippers. It's a low-key, functional centre, and residents tend to head further up the mountains to Glenbrook or Springwood, or down the hill to Penrith, for a bigger night out or a wider retail spread. The trade-off is quiet streets and easy access to bush trails, including tracks up onto the escarpment that give walkers a proper taste of the Blue Mountains without leaving the suburb.
Shopping
For day-to-day needs, Blaxland has a supermarket and a cluster of specialty shops and services around the highway. Bigger shopping trips usually mean a run down to Penrith's major retail precincts, only a short drive or train ride away via neighbouring Emu Plains, or a trip up the mountains to Glenbrook and Springwood for boutique stores and weekend markets.
Getting around
Blaxland railway station puts the suburb directly on the Main Western line, with regular services running to Penrith, Parramatta and Sydney's CBD, making it a genuine option for commuters who want mountain living with a rail connection. The Great Western Highway threads through the suburb and links to the M4 Motorway down at Emu Plains for those driving to Sydney, while the same road climbs on through Glenbrook and Mount Riverview into the upper mountains.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally by Blaxland Public School and Blaxland High School, both within the suburb, which makes it a popular choice for parents wanting primary and secondary options close to home. The median age of 41 and a population of 7,434 point to an established, family-oriented community rather than a transient rental market, and the mix of neighbouring suburbs — Emu Heights, Mount Riverview, Emu Plains, Leonay and Glenbrook — gives families a broader catchment of schools and services to draw on if needed.
Parks & recreation
The drawcard here is the surrounding bushland. Blaxland backs onto sections of the Blue Mountains National Park and offers walking tracks, lookouts and picnic spots that residents in flatter parts of Sydney simply don't have on their doorstep. Local sporting fields and parks cover the more everyday needs, and the nearby Nepean River around Emu Plains and Leonay adds another option for weekend recreation.
The property market
Blaxland's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses, which make up 93% of current listings, with townhouses and land each accounting for just 3% — a reflection of the suburb's traditional, family-house character rather than higher-density development. The median house price currently sits at $1.05 million, having climbed 6.6% recently, while median rent is $675 a week, figures that place Blaxland as a solid, if not cheap, entry point into Blue Mountains living compared with the outer suburbs further down the highway. Buyers priced out of Sydney's inner and middle rings but wanting a house with genuine bush surrounds and a train line to the city have kept demand here steady.
Market snapshot
Blaxland property market
Median sale price
$1.05m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$675
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$804k
Median
$1.05m
Premium
$1.39m
Days on market
16
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +4.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Blaxland by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Blaxland, NSW 2774.
Population
7,434
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,171
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,230
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Blaxland
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Blaxland
$1.77m
16 Jacaranda Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.54m
31 Bowaga Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.53m
3 Kauri Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.07m
1 Coughlan Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.29m
1/36 Wilson Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
32 Haymet Street
Sold ~July 2026
$915k
9 Grahame Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
2B + 2C Tallowood Gardens
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
Blaxland suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Blaxland?
The median house price in Blaxland, NSW is $1.05m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.6%.
How much is rent in Blaxland?
The median weekly rent in Blaxland is around $675 per week.
Is Blaxland a good place to live?
Blaxland is a town in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. Blaxland is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,434 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Blaxland?
Blaxland has a population of 7,434 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Blaxland?
There are 2 schools in or near Blaxland, including Blaxland Public School and Blaxland High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Blaxland?
Properties in Blaxland take around 16 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Blaxland?
Entry-level properties in Blaxland start around $804k, while premium homes reach $1.39m.
What suburbs are near Blaxland?
Suburbs near Blaxland include Emu Heights, Mount Riverview, Emu Plains, Leonay and Glenbrook.
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