Moving to Blaxland NSW 2774
What the official numbers say about living in Blaxland — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $2,171 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Blaxland grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,330 → 7,434 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Spanish, Arabic, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Blaxland sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (49% of workers), while 48% work from home.
Nearest train station: Blaxland, 650 m north-west.
Nearest airport: Western Sydney International Airport, 17.9 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 57 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 15 schools · 23 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 20 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Blaxland profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Blaxland Pre-School Kindergarten 300 m · Blaxland East Public School 750 m · Blaxland High School 1.1 km · Blaxland Public School 1.5 km · St Finbar's Primary School 1.7 km · Glenbrook Public School 2.2 km · Mount Riverview Public School 2.4 km · Warrimoo Public School 2.5 km
Groceries: The Food Store 550 m · IGA 750 m · Mt Riverview Supermarket 2.1 km · Foodworks 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Thomas Park 400 m · Lennox Park 600 m · Outrim Park 700 m · Robertswood Park 1.2 km · Crown Reserve 100113 1.4 km · Blaxland War Memorial Park 1.5 km · Cripple Creek Reserve 1.5 km · Wascoe Park 1.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Blaxland, most often seen first: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Yellow-faced Honeyeater · Eastern Spinebill · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Blaxland, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaxland here | 7,434 | — | 9/10 | 91% |
| Glenbrook | 5,078 | — | 10/10 | 93% |
| Mount Riverview | 3,074 | — | 10/10 | 95% |
| Warrimoo | 2,452 | — | 10/10 | 97% |
| Emu Heights | 3,205 | — | 8/10 | 71% |
| Leonay | 2,582 | — | 10/10 | 62% |
| Emu Plains | 8,126 | — | 7/10 | 33% |
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 2774 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Blaxland profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 7,330 people to 7,434. It sits about 57 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Blaxland station is roughly 0.6 km away. Local government is Blue Mountains council, and the federal seat is Macquarie.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Blaxland vs Glenbrook · Blaxland vs Mount Riverview.
Nearby guides: Glenbrook · Mount Riverview · Warrimoo · Emu Heights · Leonay · Emu Plains.
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