Blaxland at a glance
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
7,434
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Blaxland.
The postcode for Blaxland is 2774 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Blaxland (2774) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Blaxland has roughly 7,434 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Blaxland scores 80/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blaxland's population at 7,434, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,434
Median age
41
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
7,434
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
230
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.
80
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blaxland.
Local schools for Blaxland
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Government School Catchment
Blaxland East Public School
Blaxland High School
Glenbrook 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 Blaxland.
- What is the Blaxland postcode?
- Blaxland is in the 2774 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Blaxland?
- Blaxland is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2774. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blaxland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Blaxland?
- There are 20 schools serving Blaxland on this page, including Blaxland East Public School, Blaxland High School, St Finbar's Primary School.
- How walkable is Blaxland?
- Blaxland has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blaxland?
- Blaxland is close to Blaxland East, Glenbrook, Mount Riverview, Leonay, Lapstone.
- What is the population of Blaxland?
- The population of Blaxland is approximately 7,434 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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