Blayney
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Blayney, NSW 2799.
About Blayney
Welcome to Blayney
Blayney sits in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, about 35 kilometres south-west of Orange and roughly 240 kilometres from Sydney, along the Mid-Western Highway. It's a working country town with a strong agricultural and light-industrial base, ringed by farmland and rolling hills, and it acts as a service centre for the surrounding district.
With a population of 3,448 and a median age of 38, Blayney suits families, tradespeople and anyone wanting a genuine country lifestyle without being too far from the regional hub of Orange. It's the kind of town where the pace is slower, the block sizes are bigger, and everyday life still revolves around the main street, the footy club and the local schools.
Lifestyle & dining
Blayney's town centre carries the classic wide-street, verandah-lined look of a Central West country town, with pubs, cafes and a handful of local eateries serving the community and passing highway traffic. Life here is unhurried and community-minded, built around local sport, agricultural shows and the changing seasons of the surrounding farmland, with wineries and orchards of the broader Orange region within easy reach for a weekend outing.
Getting around
The Mid-Western Highway runs through town, making Orange (around 35 kilometres away) an easy drive for bigger shopping, medical specialists or connections to the Main Western rail line and regional flights. Bathurst is also within comfortable commuting distance, and Blayney itself sits on a rail line historically used for freight, reflecting the town's agricultural and mining links. Most residents rely on cars given the semi-rural spread of the area, though the compact town centre itself is easy to walk around.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Blayney Public School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney covering primary years, and Blayney High School providing secondary schooling in town, so children can be schooled locally right through to year 12. This is a drawcard for families looking to settle rather than pass through, and it underpins the steady, community feel of the place.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Blayney reflects its country-town character, with a mix of older weatherboard and brick cottages in town and larger rural-residential and acreage properties on the outskirts. Current listings show houses make up about 69% of the market, land 29%, and acreage or rural properties around 2%, giving buyers a genuine choice between a classic in-town cottage and a bigger rural block.
The property market
Blayney's median house price sits at $578,000, and the market has been moving, with recent growth of 15.5% reflecting broader interest in Central West towns offering more space and affordability than the coast or Sydney. Median rent is $500 a week, a figure that points to solid rental demand relative to the town's size. With such a strong share of listings being houses and land, buyers have decent scope to either purchase established homes or build, making Blayney a market worth watching for both owner-occupiers and investors.
Market snapshot
Blayney property market
Median sale price
$578k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$500
per week
Gross rental yield
4.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$381k
Median
$578k
Premium
$653k
Days on market
56
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
28
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Blayney by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Blayney, NSW 2799.
Population
3,448
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,383
median, per week
Median rent
$265
per week
Median mortgage
$1,380
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Blayney
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Blayney
$780k
24 Plumb Street
Sold ~July 2026
$199k
9C Frape Street
Sold ~July 2026
$520k
1A Piggott Place
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
26 Maple Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$195k
13 Hoynes Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$379k
15 Osman Street
Sold ~June 2026
$350k
122 Adelaide Street
Sold ~June 2026
$620k
63 Carcoar 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 Blayney
Compare the area
Price map around Blayney
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Common questions
Blayney suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Blayney?
The median house price in Blayney, NSW is $578k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.5%.
How much is rent in Blayney?
The median weekly rent in Blayney is around $500 per week.
Is Blayney a good place to live?
Blayney is a farming town and administrative centre with a population of 2,997 in 2021, in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. Blayney is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 3,448 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Blayney?
Blayney has a population of 3,448 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Blayney?
There are 3 schools in or near Blayney, including Blayney Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Blayney and Blayney High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Blayney?
Properties in Blayney take around 56 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Blayney?
Entry-level properties in Blayney start around $381k, while premium homes reach $653k.
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