Blackett at a glance
Median house
$846,000
+10.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$285,120
Weekly rent
$550
Houses · units $480
Gross yield
3.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,586
Median age 31
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 37 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2770), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $846,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (37 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $285,120, roughly 66% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $169,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Blackett on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Blackett.
Median house price
$846,000
+10.6% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Median of 37 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
$846,000
+10.6% annual growth
$285,120
3,586
Median age: 31
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +10.6%/yr
2021
$511K
5-year change
+65%
2026
$846K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Blackett.
Blackett's median house price is $846,000 (median of 37 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2770 (NSW), Blacktown City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Blackett (2770) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW. The median house here is $846,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10.6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Blackett has roughly 3,586 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blackett scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackett's population at 3,586, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,586
Median age
31
Family households
74%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.38% (median rent $550/wk against a $846,000 price tag). Units yield 8.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 51% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +10.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.38%
Based on $846,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.75%
Based on $285,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+10.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
255
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
36
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackett.
Local schools for Blackett
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Niland School
Blackett Public School
Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Blackett.
- What is the median house price in Blackett?
- The median house price in Blackett, NSW 2770 is $846,000 (median of 37 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +10.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Blackett?
- A useful starting point is the Blackett median house price of $846,000 (units $285,120). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Blackett a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Blackett is 3.4%: the median weekly house rent is $550 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2770), June 2026) against the median house price of $846,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 10.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Blackett is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Blackett postcode?
- Blackett is in the 2770 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is Blackett?
- Blackett is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2770. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackett?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Blackett?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackett on this page, including Niland School, Blackett Public School, Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus.
- How walkable is Blackett?
- Blackett has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blackett?
- Blackett is close to Dharruk, Lethbridge Park, Bidwill, Hebersham, Emerton.
- What is the population of Blackett?
- The population of Blackett is approximately 3,586 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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