Blaxland, NSW 2774 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blaxland is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2774, home to 7,434 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area and roughly 56 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,434
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,171 /week
- Median personal income
- $937 /week
- Median family income
- $2,524 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,230
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Mount Riverview Public School
- Blaxland East Public School
- Emu Heights Public School
- Blaxland Public School
- Warrimoo Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops
- Mt Riverview Shops, Rusden Rd
- Rusden Rd At Bunbinla Av
- Rusden Rd Opp Nichols Pde
- Rusden Rd After Nichols Pde
- Rusden Rd Opp Mt Riverview Public School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 17 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 10 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), 55.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 59.5% of the 3,321 resolvable premises in Blaxland. 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: 59.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 289 across postcode 2774 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 89 violent offences, 56 theft, 48 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blaxland?
Blaxland (NSW 2774) had 7,434 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Blaxland?
The median advertised rent in Blaxland is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blaxland?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Blaxland covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Riverview Public School (0.5 km), Blaxland East Public School (1.7 km), Emu Heights Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blaxland?
Blaxland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blaxland?
Across postcode 2774, 289 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (89), theft (56), property damage (48). 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 Blaxland?
In Blaxland, 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 (55.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blaxland?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blaxland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus 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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