Is Blackett or Blacktown more expensive?

Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $765K in Blackett.

Which is better for renters — Blackett or Blacktown?

Median weekly rent is $520/wk in Blackett and $600/wk in Blacktown, making Blackett the more affordable rental market.

Is Blackett or Blacktown at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Blackett vs Blacktown?

Blackett has 21 schools in the postcode, and Blacktown has 14. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Blackett vs Blacktown: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Blacktown commands a $275K premium on median property price over Blackett; Blackett is $80/wk cheaper per week to rent; Blackett has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Blacktown

Blackett

2770

Blacktown

2148

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Blackett (2770) and Blacktown (2148) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Blackett	Blacktown
SAFETYSafety Blackett leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	9.2%▲	18.0%
FAMILYFamily Blacktown leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	D(-1)	C▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	1/10	4/10▲
Schools in postcode	21▲	14
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$765K	$1.04M
Median unit price	—	$525K
Median weekly rent	$520/wk	$600/wk
Annual price growth	+13.8%▲	+9.5%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Blacktown leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	C+▲(0)
Walkability percentile	45	52▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Blackett if...

Blackett leads on Safety
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

Choose Blacktown if...

Blacktown leads on Family, Lifestyle
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Blackett or Blacktown more expensive?: Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $765K in Blackett.
Which is better for renters — Blackett or Blacktown?: Median weekly rent is $520/wk in Blackett and $600/wk in Blacktown, making Blackett the more affordable rental market.
Is Blackett or Blacktown at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Blackett vs Blacktown?: Blackett has 21 schools in the postcode, and Blacktown has 14. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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