Blackheath at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,672
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Blackheath.
The postcode for Blackheath is 2785 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Blackheath (2785) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Blackheath has roughly 4,672 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Blackheath scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackheath's population at 4,672, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,672
Median age
53
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
4,672
Median age: 53
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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
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Education
Schools in Blackheath.
Local schools for Blackheath
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Government School Catchment
Blackheath Public School
Mount Victoria Public School
Katoomba North Public School
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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 Blackheath postcode?
- Blackheath is in the 2785 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Blackheath?
- Blackheath is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2785. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Blackheath is approximately 4,672 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
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