Thinking about buying your first home in Blacktown (2148)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Blacktown 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 Blacktown a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Blacktown (2148) 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
Blacktown suits families and couples in their early thirties who want a separate house in western Sydney without stretching to the $1,200,000-plus prices common closer to the city. The two selective high schools, Blacktown Boys and Blacktown Girls, are a genuine draw for families with academically focused children. At a median household income of $1,774 per week, buyers here are working hard for a $1,040,000 house, so financial discipline matters. The 43-day selling period suggests you have some room to negotiate.
Who would not love it
First home buyers expecting stamp duty relief should know the median house price of $1,040,000 sits above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so no concession applies here. The SEIFA decile of 4 out of 10 reflects genuine socioeconomic disadvantage relative to the rest of NSW. Walkability scores at the 50th percentile, with only one gym and two medical services within 1.6 kilometres, meaning car dependence is real. Units have also lost 1.9 per cent in value over the past year, which matters if you are buying one.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 18 per cent of postcode area mapped as bushfire-prone land. This affects insurance costs and building restrictions, and is not a minor consideration. - The mean ICSEA of 992 across 14 public schools is close to the national average but uneven. Check the individual ICSEA score for the school your children would actually attend. - With 43 per cent of residents renting, strata buildings in particular can carry higher owner-occupier risk. Request the strata records and confirm the owner-occupier ratio in any unit complex before proceeding.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Blacktown?
BOCSAR · BLACKTOWN 2148
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K15,77512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+97%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Blacktown
Within LGA: Blacktown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES43%2,181 reports
THEFT33%1,675 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES24%1,247 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED45%
NON-DOMESTIC55%
Across 764 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 Blacktown
44
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
16:58 AEST
Prospect station · 1.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 33 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
11.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Prospect 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 149 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
$560per week
Sep 2025 · 149 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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 · 2148
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2148. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Blacktown is the primary suburb with postcode 2148 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Blacktown is the main locality.
Which local government area is Blacktown in?
Blacktown (2148) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Blacktown?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Blacktown (2148) 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 Blacktown flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Blacktown. 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 Blacktown?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Blacktown (2148), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Blacktown (2148) 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 Blacktown (2148). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Blacktown changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Blacktown (2148) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
