Blacktown vs Kings Park
Blacktown (median $1,110,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Kings Park ($1,200,000).
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Blacktown and Kings Park side by side
| Measure | Blacktown | Kings Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median unit | $339,120 | $339,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $568/wk | $568/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 30 |
| Transit score | 100 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 50,961 | 3,476 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 768 mm | 768 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Blacktown scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kings Park (1045) sits above Blacktown (1010). Kings Park skews owner-occupied (77%), Blacktown runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Blacktown is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Blacktown offers the higher gross rental yield (3.05% vs 2.82%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kings Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1045 vs 1010).
Blacktown vs Kings Park: common questions
Is Blacktown or Kings Park cheaper to buy in?
Blacktown has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 8% below Kings Park ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blacktown or Kings Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kings Park scores 1045 vs 1010 in Blacktown. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Blacktown or Kings Park?
Blacktown scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Blacktown or Kings Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.05% in Blacktown vs 2.82% in Kings Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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