Blaxland
Education employs 19.3% of Blaxland's workforce, the highest single-industry rate in this cohort, reflecting the Blue Mountains' concentration of schools and teaching professionals. House prices rose 11.1% in one year from $1,025,000 to $1,139,000, pushing into premium territory for a suburb 70 km from Sydney's CBD. With 40.7% owning outright and 85.2% staying at the same address, Blaxland reads as a settled, established-wealth community where the SEIFA IRSAD decile of 9 ranks it among the top 20% nationally for socioeconomic advantage.
Population
7,434
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,171/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
56
Median House
$1.1M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Separate houses dominate at 91.8%, with 4-plus bedrooms leading at 48.5% and 3-bedroom at 41.4%. The median of $1,100,000 (PSI derived 2024-2025) places Blaxland at the upper end of Blue Mountains pricing. Year-on-year growth of 11.1% ($1,025,000 to $1,139,000) outpaced Sydney's average. Mortgage repayments of $2,230 per month absorb 23.7% of household income ($2,171/week, 83rd percentile), well below the stress threshold. Compared to neighbouring Springwood or Winmalee, Blaxland commands a premium, supported by its train station access and village character.
For Buyers
Separate houses dominate at 91.8%, with 4-plus bedrooms leading at 48.5% and 3-bedroom at 41.4%. The median of $1,100,000 (PSI derived 2024-2025) places Blaxland at the upper end of Blue Mountains pricing. Year-on-year growth of 11.1% ($1,025,000 to $1,139,000) outpaced Sydney's average. Mortgage repayments of $2,230 per month absorb 23.7% of household income ($2,171/week, 83rd percentile), well below the stress threshold. Compared to neighbouring Springwood or Winmalee, Blaxland commands a premium, supported by its train station access and village character.
For Investors
Only 18.1% of residents rent, one of the lowest rates in this cohort, and vacancy at 4.3% is healthy. Weekly rent of $420 against the $1,100,000 median delivers very low gross yield, making Blaxland a poor yield proposition. With 52 DAs in 12 months, including new dwellings and additions, development activity is moderate but focused on owner-occupier improvements rather than rental supply. The 85.2% residential stability rate means tenant turnover is extremely low, reducing vacancy risk for the small rental stock that exists.
Development Activity
Total DAs
328
Last 12 Months
56
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-5.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Blaxland iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Blaxland Public School
K-6 · 137 students
Blaxland High School
7-12 · 998 students
Demographics
English ancestry dominates at 3,321, followed by Irish (1,097), Scottish (898), and German (349), with only 15.4% born overseas (6.2 points below national). This is one of the most Anglo-leaning profiles in the dataset. University attainment at 41.4% sits 11.3 points above the national average. Average household size of 2.7 aligns with the national median. The volunteering rate of 21.2%, roughly double the national average, reflects strong civic engagement consistent with the Blue Mountains' community-oriented character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
91.8%
Houses
7.7%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Prices rose from $1,025,000 in 2024 to $1,139,000 in 2025, an 11.1% annual gain above the national median growth rate. Ownership skews heavily to established residents: 40.7% own outright and 41.3% carry a mortgage, while only 18.1% rent. The high outright ownership reflects long holding periods in a suburb with 85.2% residential stability. Mortgage-to-income at 23.7% and rent-to-income at 19.3% are both comfortable. Semi-detached homes at 7.7% provide the only non-house option, as apartments account for just 0.5% of stock, limiting density and downsizing options.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,230
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$937
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
121
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.8%
Couples, no children
6,454
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education leads at 19.3%, followed by healthcare (17.5%), public administration (10.4%), construction (9.6%), and professional/technical (9.0%). The education-healthcare combination accounts for 36.8% of employment, reflecting the Blue Mountains' service economy. Professionals (1,139) and managers (501) together account for 51% of the workforce. Unemployment at 4.2% tracks near the national rate. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 9 and disadvantage decile of 9 both place Blaxland in the top 20% nationally, with the economic resources decile of 9 confirming broad-based financial security.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.1%
Part-time
31.7%
Participation
56.4%
Employed
3,206
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.4%
Postgraduate
13.4%
Born Overseas
15.4%
Dwellings
2,712
Transport to Work
Two schools serve the suburb: Blaxland Public School (Government primary, ICSEA 1068, 137 students) and Blaxland High School (Government secondary, ICSEA 1065, 998 students). Both sit above the national benchmark. Car dependence is high at 89.3%, with 3.6% using public transport (rail access is available) and 2.4% walking or cycling. Volunteering at 21.2% is roughly double the national rate. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 9 confirms above-average socioeconomic standing, consistent with an established professional community.
Drive
89.3%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Blaxland compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blaxland a good suburb to live in?
Blaxland suits families and professionals seeking Blue Mountains living with train access. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 9 places it in the top 20% nationally. Both schools exceed the ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. Volunteering at 21.2% is double the national rate. The median of $1,100,000 makes it a premium Blue Mountains suburb.
What is the median house price in Blaxland?
The median house price is $1,100,000 (PSI derived 2024-2025). Year-on-year growth was 11.1%, from $1,025,000 to $1,139,000. Separate houses make up 91.8% of stock, with 4-plus bedrooms at 48.5% and 3-bedroom at 41.4%.
What schools are in Blaxland?
Two government schools serve the suburb: Blaxland Public School (primary, ICSEA 1068, 137 enrolments) and Blaxland High School (secondary, ICSEA 1065, 998 enrolments). Both sit above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000.
Is Blaxland safe?
Suburb-level crime data is not available for Blaxland in the current dataset. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 9, low unemployment (4.2%), and high residential stability (85.2%) are indicators typically associated with below-average crime rates in comparable NSW suburbs.
Is Blaxland good for property investment?
Capital growth of 11.1% year-on-year is strong, but the 18.1% renter rate and $420 weekly rent against a $1,100,000 median produce very low gross yield. This is an owner-occupier market, not a yield play. Vacancy at 4.3% is healthy, and 52 DAs in 12 months focus on renovations rather than new rental supply.
How is Blaxland's population changing?
Blaxland is highly stable, with 85.2% of residents at the same address over the census period. Turnover at 14.8% is one of the lowest in this cohort. Only 15.4% were born overseas (6.2 points below national). The 52 DAs in 12 months are primarily renovations, confirming limited population growth capacity.
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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