Moving to Blackheath NSW 2785
What the official numbers say about living in Blackheath — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,332 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Blackheath grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,569 → 4,672 people).
Around 61% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Blackheath scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (50% of workers), while 45% work from home.
Nearest train station: Blackheath, 650 m west.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Richmond, 46.2 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 89 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 19 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 7 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Blackheath profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Blackheath Public School 650 m · Mountains Christian College 1.4 km
Groceries: Friendly Grocer 500 m · IGA 600 m
Parks and reserves: Memorial Park 100 m · Jubilee Park 450 m · The Gardens 600 m · Neate Park 700 m · Whitley Park 850 m · Crown Reserve 85664 1.2 km · Sutton Park Rest Area 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Blackheath, most often seen first: Crimson Rosella · Pied Currawong · Eastern Spinebill · Brown Thornbill · Red Wattlebird · New Holland Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Blackheath, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath here | 4,672 | — | 7/10 | 72% |
| Mount Victoria | 945 | — | 6/10 | 80% |
| Katoomba | 8,268 | — | 4/10 | 58% |
| Leura | 4,503 | — | 9/10 | 56% |
| Wentworth Falls | 6,428 | — | 8/10 | 60% |
| Bullaburra | 1,300 | — | 9/10 | 81% |
| Lawson | 2,651 | — | 6/10 | 65% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Blue Mountains — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Macquarie — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2785 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Blackheath profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,569 people to 4,672. It sits about 89 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Blackheath station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Blue Mountains council, and the federal seat is Macquarie.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Blackheath vs Katoomba · Blackheath vs Leura.
Nearby guides: Mount Victoria · Katoomba · Leura · Wentworth Falls · Bullaburra · Lawson.
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