Blue Mountains City Council

Blackmans Flat

NSW2790

Blackmans Flat at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

22

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Blackmans Flat.

The postcode for Blackmans Flat is 2790 (NSW).

Blackmans Flat (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.

Blackmans Flat has roughly 22 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Blackmans Flat scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Blackmans Flat's population at 22, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (150% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

22

Median age

38

Family households

100%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$360/wk

Owner occupied

150%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

22

Median age: 38

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

5

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Arson1 (20.0%)
Theft1 (20.0%)
Assault1 (20.0%)
Against justice procedures1 (20.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (20.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Blackmans Flat.

Local schools for Blackmans Flat

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Government School Catchment

Wallerawang Public School

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Portland Central School

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Cullen Bullen Public School

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Frequently asked

About Blackmans Flat.

What is the Blackmans Flat postcode?
Blackmans Flat is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
Where is Blackmans Flat?
Blackmans Flat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2790, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
What is the average rent in Blackmans Flat?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $360.
What schools are in Blackmans Flat?
There are 4 schools serving Blackmans Flat on this page, including Wallerawang Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland, Portland Central School.
How walkable is Blackmans Flat?
Blackmans Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Blackmans Flat?
Blackmans Flat is close to Lidsdale, Pipers Flat, Angus Place, Wallerawang, Cullen Bullen.
What is the population of Blackmans Flat?
The population of Blackmans Flat is approximately 22 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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