Blakehurst at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
6,652
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Blakehurst.
The postcode for Blakehurst is 2221 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Blakehurst (2221) sits in the Georges River region of NSW.
Blakehurst has roughly 6,652 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Blakehurst scores 14/100 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.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blakehurst's population at 6,652, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,652
Median age
43
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
6,652
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
194
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blakehurst.
Local schools for Blakehurst
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Government School Catchment
Bald Face Public School
Connells Point Public School
Blakehurst 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 Blakehurst.
- What is the Blakehurst postcode?
- Blakehurst is in the 2221 postcode, in NSW, in the Georges River Council region.
- Where is Blakehurst?
- Blakehurst is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2221. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Georges River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blakehurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Blakehurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Blakehurst on this page, including Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, Bald Face Public School, Connells Point Public School.
- How walkable is Blakehurst?
- Blakehurst has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blakehurst?
- Blakehurst is close to Kyle Bay, Carss Park, Connells Point, South Hurstville, Kogarah Bay.
- What is the population of Blakehurst?
- The population of Blakehurst is approximately 6,652 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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