Is Blacktown or Plumpton more expensive?

Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $965K in Plumpton.

Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Plumpton?

Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $630/wk in Plumpton, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.

Is Blacktown or Plumpton 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 Plumpton?

Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Plumpton has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Blacktown vs Plumpton: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Blacktown commands a $75K premium on median property price over Plumpton; 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

Plumpton

2761

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Blacktown (2148) and Plumpton (2761) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Blacktown	Plumpton
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C(0)	C+▲(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	6/10▲
Schools in postcode	14▲	6
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$1.04M	$965K
Median unit price	$525K	$725K
Median weekly rent	$600/wk	$630/wk
Annual price growth	+9.5%	+10.3%▲
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 Plumpton 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 Plumpton more expensive?: Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $965K in Plumpton.
Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Plumpton?: Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $630/wk in Plumpton, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
Is Blacktown or Plumpton 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 Plumpton?: Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Plumpton has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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