Blacktown, NSW 2148 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blacktown is the administrative centre of the City of Blacktown in Western Sydney, 34 km from the Sydney CBD, served by Westpoint shopping centre and Blacktown railway station. It has a population of around 51,000 with a young, multicultural demographic including significant Indian and Filipino communities. Housing is dominated by detached houses with a median price over $1 million.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 50,961
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,774 /week
- Median personal income
- $757 /week
- Median family income
- $1,935 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Blacktown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Blacktown
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- McMahon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,094
- Median house price
- $1,150,000
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Blacktown Boys High School
- Blacktown Girls High School
- Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown
Transport
- Western Line — Blacktown Station
- North Shore & Western Line — Blacktown Station
- North-West T-way
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural suburb with residents from diverse backgrounds including India, Philippines and Middle East. Home to Westpoint Blacktown shopping centre, Blacktown Hospital, arts centre and international sports park.
- 2 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 91 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 29 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), 29.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.5% of the 21,853 resolvable premises in Blacktown. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,541 across postcode 2148 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,681 violent offences, 1,506 theft, 595 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blacktown?
Blacktown (NSW 2148) had 50,961 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Blacktown local government area.
What is the median rent in Blacktown?
The median advertised rent in Blacktown is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blacktown?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Blacktown. Nearest include: Blacktown Boys High School, Blacktown Girls High School, Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blacktown?
Blacktown is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blacktown?
Across postcode 2148, 5,541 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,681), theft (1,506), other (595). 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 Blacktown?
In Blacktown, 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 (29.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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