Blair Athol at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
2,725
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Blair Athol.
The postcode for Blair Athol is 2560 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Blair Athol (2560) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Blair Athol has roughly 2,725 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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What it’s like to live here.
Blair Athol scores 10/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blair Athol's population at 2,725, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,725
Median age
37
Family households
88%
Lone person
10%
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)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
2,725
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
65
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blair Athol.
Local schools for Blair Athol
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Government School Catchment
Campbelltown Public School
Blairmount Public School
Thomas Reddall High School
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Frequently asked
About Blair Athol.
- What is the Blair Athol postcode?
- Blair Athol is in the 2560 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Blair Athol?
- Blair Athol is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2560. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blair Athol?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Blair Athol?
- There are 20 schools serving Blair Athol on this page, including Campbelltown Public School, Blairmount Public School, St Peter's Anglican Grammar.
- How walkable is Blair Athol?
- Blair Athol has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blair Athol?
- Blair Athol is close to Macarthur Square, Campbelltown, Blairmount, Englorie Park, Claymore.
- What is the population of Blair Athol?
- The population of Blair Athol is approximately 2,725 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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