Lithgow City Council
Blackheath
Blackheath at a glance
Median house
$882,500
+4.4% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,672
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Blackheath.
Blackheath is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$882,500
+4.4% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$882,500
+4.4% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
4,672
Median age: 53
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.24%
Based on $882,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.20%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +4.4%/yr
2021
$712K
5-year change
+24%
2026
$883K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,672
Median age
53
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
155
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.
100
20
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Blackheath.
Local schools for Blackheath
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blackheath Public School
Mount Victoria Public School
Katoomba North Public School
© 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 Blackheath.
- What is the median house price in Blackheath?
- The median house price in Blackheath, NSW 2785 is $882,500. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +4.4%.
- What is the Blackheath postcode?
- Blackheath is in the 2785 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackheath?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Blackheath?
- There are 8 schools serving Blackheath on this page, including Blackheath Public School, Mountains Christian College, Mount Victoria Public School.
- How walkable is Blackheath?
- Blackheath has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackheath?
- Blackheath is close to Shipley, Medlow Bath, Mount Victoria, Yosemite, Kanimbla.
- What is the population of Blackheath?
- Blackheath has approximately 4,672 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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