Blackett at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
3,586
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Blackett.
The postcode for Blackett is 2770 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Blackett (2770) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
3,586
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
514
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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 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 $320, for units it's $310.
- 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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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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