Thinking about buying your first home in Blackett (2770)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Blackett is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Blackett a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Blackett (2770) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Blackett suits first home buyers who need to stretch their dollar in Sydney's west and can accept a working-class neighbourhood in exchange for a foothold in the market. At $765,000, the median house price sits within First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme eligibility, and the suburb is almost entirely separate houses. The median age of 31 and 43 nearby childcare services signal a young family demographic, though school quality is a genuine concern at a mean ICSEA of 876.
Who would not love it
If school performance matters to your family, the data is hard to ignore. A mean ICSEA of 876 across 19 local public schools places this postcode well below the Sydney average, and the Stickybeak family grade of D+ reflects that directly. The SEIFA disadvantage decile of 1 out of 10 means this is among the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas in New South Wales. Buyers expecting a lively, walkable neighbourhood will also find a walkability score of 45 underwhelming.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 9.2% of postcode land mapped as bushfire-prone. Request a Section 10.7 certificate and check the NSW Rural Fire Service mapping tool before you bid. - With only one medical service within 1.6 km, verify the nearest hospital and GP availability for your household's needs, particularly if you have young children or ongoing health requirements. - The 51% renter share means strata-style social dynamics can affect street amenity. Walk the immediate streets at different times before committing.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Blackett?
BOCSAR · BLACKETT 2770
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K14,33412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+79%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blacktown
Within LGA: Blacktown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
ASSAULT35%98 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES35%96 reports
THEFT30%84 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED64%
NON-DOMESTIC36%
Across 96 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Blackett
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:21 AEST
St Marys station · 6.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 32 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
12.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.7pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
St Marys station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 66 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$470per week
Sep 2025 · 66 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Hassall Grove2761
$500▲$30
2.9 km away
St Marys2760
$483▲$13
3.4 km away
Rooty Hill2766
$520▲$50
4.2 km away
Doonside2767
$550▲$80
5.5 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2770
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2770. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Blackett is the primary suburb with postcode 2770 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Blackett is the main locality.
Which local government area is Blackett in?
Blackett (2770) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Blackett?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Blackett (2770) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Blackett flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Blackett. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Blackett?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Blackett (2770), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Blackett (2770) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Blackett (2770). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Blackett changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Blackett (2770) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
