Moving to Blackett NSW 2770
What the official numbers say about living in Blackett — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $1,174 a week.
About 46% of homes are owner-occupied and 53% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Blackett grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,417 → 3,586 people).
Around 74% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Samoa, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Samoan, Arabic, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Blackett scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest train station: Mount Druitt, 3.5 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Mount Druitt Bus Interchange, 3.4 km south.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 15.6 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 39 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 51 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 52 parks — see them all on the Blackett profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Blackett Public School 150 m · Niland School 250 m · Dawson Public School 800 m · Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus 800 m · Noumea Public School 800 m · Shalvey Chifley College 1.1 km · Bidwill Public School 1.2 km · Emerton Public School 1.2 km
Groceries: Foodworks 100 m · Woolworths 850 m · Foodworks 1.4 km · Foodworks 1.8 km · Woolworths 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Casey Reserve 200 m · Clune Reserve 350 m · Gomebeeree Park 600 m · Blackett Heights Reserve 750 m · Zeldaline Gardens 750 m · Popondetta Park 750 m · Walshe Grove Park 800 m · Stuart Road Playground 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Blackett, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Australian Raven · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Blackett, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackett here | 3,586 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Dharruk | 2,806 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Hebersham | 5,643 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Bidwill | 4,202 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Emerton | 2,295 | — | 1/10 | 3% |
| Shalvey | 3,455 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Lethbridge Park | 4,730 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Blacktown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Chifley — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2770 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Blackett profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 53% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,417 people to 3,586. It sits about 39 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Mount Druitt station is roughly 3.5 km away. Local government is Blacktown council, and the federal seat is Chifley.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Blackett vs Dharruk · Blackett vs Hebersham.
Nearby guides: Dharruk · Hebersham · Bidwill · Emerton · Shalvey · Lethbridge Park.
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