Blaxlands Ridge, NSW 2758 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blaxlands Ridge is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2758, home to 589 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,764 /week
- Median personal income
- $888 /week
- Median family income
- $2,723 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Hawkesbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $470 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Kurrajong East Public School
- Glossodia Public School
- Brewongle Environmental Education Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- 1008 Blaxlands Ridge Rd
- Putty Rd After Blaxlands Ridge Rd
- 1048C-1048F Putty Rd
- 1045 Putty Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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), 70.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.6% of the 215 resolvable premises in Blaxlands Ridge. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 91.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 226 across postcode 2758 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 56 violent offences, 50 theft, 50 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blaxlands Ridge?
Blaxlands Ridge (NSW 2758) had 589 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Hawkesbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Blaxlands Ridge?
The median advertised rent in Blaxlands Ridge is $470/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blaxlands Ridge?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Blaxlands Ridge covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kurrajong East Public School (5.4 km), Glossodia Public School (7.8 km), Brewongle Environmental Education Centre (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blaxlands Ridge?
Blaxlands Ridge is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blaxlands Ridge?
Across postcode 2758, 226 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (56), theft (50), property damage (50). 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 Blaxlands Ridge?
In Blaxlands Ridge, 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 (70.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blaxlands Ridge?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blaxlands Ridge centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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