Blackheath, NSW 2785 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blackheath is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2785, home to 4,672 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 97 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,672
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,332 /week
- Median personal income
- $740 /week
- Median family income
- $1,820 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Blackheath Public School
- Mount Victoria Public School
- Katoomba North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 47 bus stops
- Blackheath Station, Great Western Hwy
- Blackheath Station, Platform 1
- Blackheath Station, Platform 2
- Great Western Hwy Opp Blackheath Station
- St Aidan's Anglican Church, Hat Hill Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 96.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 65.6% of the 3,212 resolvable premises in Blackheath. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 65.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 140 across postcode 2785 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 44 violent offences, 25 theft, 23 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blackheath?
Blackheath (NSW 2785) had 4,672 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Blackheath?
The median advertised rent in Blackheath is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blackheath?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Blackheath covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blackheath Public School (0.6 km), Mount Victoria Public School (5.5 km), Katoomba North Public School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blackheath?
Blackheath is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (65.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blackheath?
Across postcode 2785, 140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (44), theft (25), property damage (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Blackheath?
In Blackheath, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (96.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blackheath?
49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blackheath centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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