Is Blacktown or Doonside more expensive?

Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $982K in Doonside.

Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Doonside?

Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $650/wk in Doonside, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.

Is Blacktown or Doonside 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 Blacktown vs Doonside?

Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Doonside has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Blacktown vs Doonside: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Blacktown commands a $59K premium on median property price over Doonside; Blacktown is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Blacktown 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

2148

Blacktown

Doonside

2767

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Blacktown (2148) and Doonside (2767) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Blacktown	Doonside
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	18.0%▲	32.7%
FAMILYFamily Blacktown leads on 3 of 3
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	D+(-1)
SEIFA advantage decile	4/10▲	2/10
Schools in postcode	14▲	3
FINANCEFinance Blacktown leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$1.04M	$982K
Median unit price	$525K	$788K
Median weekly rent	$600/wk	$650/wk
Annual price growth	+9.5%▲	+6.4%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Blacktown leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Walkability percentile	52▲	26

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

Which suits you?

Choose Blacktown if...

Blacktown leads on Family, Finance, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety.

Choose Doonside if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Safety.

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Common questions

Is Blacktown or Doonside more expensive?: Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $982K in Doonside.
Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Doonside?: Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $650/wk in Doonside, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
Is Blacktown or Doonside 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 Blacktown vs Doonside?: Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Doonside has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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