Blackett
With a median age of 31, Blackett skews 9 years younger than the national figure, and over half its residents rent rather than own, making it one of western Sydney's more transient addresses. Household income sits at the 23.3rd percentile nationally, below the typical mortgage-belt suburb, yet the house price still reached $796,250 in 2024-2025. The dominant housing type is separate houses at 89.4%, higher than many inner-suburban areas, and the top ancestry groups reflect a Pacific Island presence, with Samoan residents numbering 295, the fourth-largest ancestry group.
Population
3,586
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,174/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
16
Median House
$796K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $796,250 comes after a sharp one-year move: prices rose from $765,000 in 2024 to $839,500 in 2025, a 9.7% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, but this produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1%, above the 30% stress threshold because household incomes are at the 23.3rd percentile nationally. Separate houses make up 89.4% of dwellings, with three-bedroom homes dominant at 61.1% and four-plus bedroom homes at 26.6%. Apartments represent only 2.5% of stock. Buyers should note that 53.3% of residents rent, which caps demand from owner-occupiers and may temper price growth compared to suburbs with higher homeownership rates.
For Buyers
The median house price of $796,250 comes after a sharp one-year move: prices rose from $765,000 in 2024 to $839,500 in 2025, a 9.7% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, but this produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1%, above the 30% stress threshold because household incomes are at the 23.3rd percentile nationally. Separate houses make up 89.4% of dwellings, with three-bedroom homes dominant at 61.1% and four-plus bedroom homes at 26.6%. Apartments represent only 2.5% of stock. Buyers should note that 53.3% of residents rent, which caps demand from owner-occupiers and may temper price growth compared to suburbs with higher homeownership rates.
For Investors
With 53.3% of residents renting, Blackett sits well above the national average rental share, giving landlords a broad tenant base. Weekly rent is $310, modest relative to the $796,250 median, implying a gross yield around 2%, lower than outer-western Sydney peers. The vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated and signals some softness in tenant demand. Development activity recorded 17 applications in the past 12 months, including dual occupancy and secondary dwelling approvals, which suggests incremental densification rather than large-scale supply. The unemployment rate of 11.2% is high compared to state norms, which can affect rental reliability, so investors should weigh tenant quality alongside the headline vacancy figure.
Development Activity
Total DAs
83
Last 12 Months
16
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-11.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Blackett iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Blackett Public School
K-6 · 288 students
Demographics
The median age of 31 is 9 years below the national figure, producing a distinctly younger population compared to state and national averages. University qualifications reach just 13%, which is 17.1 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting a workforce oriented toward trade and manual occupations. Overseas-born residents make up 30.3%, sitting 8.7 points above the national share. The top ancestry is English at 800 residents, followed by Samoan at 295, giving Blackett a larger Pacific Island community than is typical for western Sydney. Average household size is 2.9 persons, above the national figure of 2.5, consistent with the younger family profile. Of families, 36.8% are couples with children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.4%
Houses
8.1%
Townhouse
2.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tells a clear story: 53.3% rent, 25% carry a mortgage, and only 21.7% own outright, a split that reflects relatively low household incomes at the 23.3rd percentile nationally. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 89.4%, above the typical suburban mix. Three-bedroom homes account for 61.1% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom homes for 26.6%, making Blackett strongly family-sized. Prices rose from $765,000 in 2024 to $839,500 in 2025, a 9.7% annual gain, and the current median sits at $796,250 derived from recent sales data. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,733 push the mortgage-to-income ratio to 34.1%, above the 30% stress threshold, because local incomes remain below average compared to broader western Sydney.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$560
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
72
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
34.1% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.5%
Couples, no children
2,650
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 20.8% of workers, followed by Transport at 10.5%, Manufacturing at 10.1%, Retail at 8.0% and Education at 7.8%. By occupation, Machinery and Drivers lead with 243 workers and Labourers follow with 171, confirming a predominantly blue-collar workforce, unlike higher-income suburbs where professionals dominate. The unemployment rate of 11.2% is significantly above typical state levels, and the participation rate of just 34.2% means a large share of the working-age population is not actively seeking employment. Full-time workers account for 62.2% of those employed. There are 1,149 residents not in the labour force, partly because of the young age structure, where students and carers reduce participation.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.2%
Part-time
26.6%
Participation
34.2%
Employed
807
Occupations
Top Industries
University
13.0%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
30.3%
Dwellings
1,058
Transport to Work
Car dependence is pronounced: 84.7% of residents drive to work, while only 2.7% use public transport and 0.5% walk or cycle, comparable to lower-transit-connected western Sydney suburbs. No schools are recorded within the Blackett boundary in this dataset, so families depend on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. Crime data is not available for this suburb, limiting direct safety comparison. An estimated 9.0% of residents, around 270 people, need daily assistance with self-care, a higher share than lower-disadvantage areas. The rent-to-income ratio of 26.4% sits below the 30% stress threshold, meaning renters as a group are not under acute housing pressure, even though mortgage holders are.
Drive
84.7%
Public Transport
2.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Blackett compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackett a good suburb to live in?
Blackett suits renters and families looking for affordable separate houses in western Sydney. The suburb has a median age of 31, with 89.4% of dwellings being separate houses and weekly rent averaging $310. Car access is essential as only 2.7% of residents use public transport. Household incomes sit at the 23.3rd percentile nationally, so it is affordable compared to many Sydney suburbs, but services and amenity are limited within its 1.06 square kilometre area.
What is the median house price in Blackett?
The median house price is $796,250 based on 2024-2025 PSI-derived data. Prices rose 9.7% from $765,000 in 2024 to $839,500 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 34.1%, above the 30% stress threshold given local income levels.
What schools are in Blackett?
No schools are recorded inside the Blackett boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the postcode 2770 area. University qualifications among local residents reach 13%, which is 17.1 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the suburb's trade and labour-oriented workforce rather than a gap in educational access.
Is Blackett safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Blackett in this dataset, so a direct rate comparison against state averages cannot be made. As a contextual indicator, 9.0% of residents need daily assistance with self-care, which is higher than in lower-disadvantage suburbs, and the unemployment rate of 11.2% is elevated compared to typical NSW levels. Prospective residents should consult NSW Police crime data for the postcode 2770 area.
Is Blackett good for property investment?
The 53.3% renter share is well above the national average, providing landlords with a broad tenant pool. Weekly rent of $310 against a $796,250 median implies a gross yield near 2%, which is modest. The 6.4% vacancy rate is elevated, signalling some oversupply, while the 9.7% price gain from 2024 to 2025 shows recent capital growth momentum. The high unemployment rate of 11.2% is a risk factor for rental reliability.
How is Blackett's population changing?
Blackett has a residential turnover rate of 18.1% annually, indicating more population movement than stable owner-occupier suburbs. The median age of 31 is 9 years below the national figure, pointing to a young and mobile resident base. The population is 3,586 across a 1.06 square kilometre area, giving a density of 3,373 persons per square kilometre, comparable to medium-density western Sydney suburbs.
What languages are spoken in Blackett?
About 30.3% of residents were born overseas, 8.7 points above the national figure. Samoan is the most common non-English language with 82 speakers, consistent with the Samoan ancestry group of 295 residents. Arabic is spoken by 43 residents, Hindi by 19 and Urdu by 15, reflecting a multi-origin migrant community concentrated in western Sydney's postcode 2770.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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