Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Oakhurst: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Blacktown commands a $110K premium on median property price over Oakhurst; Blacktown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Blacktown
Blacktown
2148
Blacktown
Oakhurst
2761
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Blacktown | Oakhurst |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 18.0%▲ | 22.8% |
FAMILYFamily Blacktown leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 4/10 | 5/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 14▲ | 6 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $1.04M | $930K |
| Median unit price | $525K | — |
| Median weekly rent | $600/wk | $630/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.5% | +13.1%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Blacktown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 52▲ | 28 |
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, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Oakhurst if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Oakhurst more expensive?
- Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $930K in Oakhurst.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Oakhurst?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $630/wk in Oakhurst, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Oakhurst has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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