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Blacktown 2148 suburb insights

Postcode 2148 covers Blacktown, a residential suburb within the Blacktown local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Blacktown across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Blacktown?

Can I afford Blacktown?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Blacktown? Based on the suburb median of $1,040,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$5,134/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
66.8%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$832,000 loan
20% deposit ($208,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 67% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Blacktown66.8%
Sydney median income57.2%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Blacktown?

Rental market in Blacktown

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 149 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$560per week
Sep 2025 · 149 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $430 per week (115 bonds)Mar 23: $435 per week (115 bonds)Jun 23: $460 per week (158 bonds)Sep 23: $480 per week (152 bonds)Dec 23: $500 per week (141 bonds)Mar 24: $505 per week (160 bonds)Jun 24: $520 per week (154 bonds)Sep 24: $550 per week (187 bonds)Dec 24: $545 per week (146 bonds)Mar 25: $530 per week (155 bonds)Jun 25: $560 per week (146 bonds)Sep 25: $560 per week (149 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Doonside2767
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4.0 km away
Seven Hills2147
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4.2 km away
Old Toongabbie2146
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4.9 km away
Rooty Hill2766
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5.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Blacktown Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Blacktown

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Prospect station · 1.7 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 33 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
20.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Prospect station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Blacktown change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2148

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2148. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Blacktown change?

Investor activity in Blacktown

2148 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Also in Blacktown

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Blacktown postcodes, or explore the full Blacktown suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2148?
Blacktown is the primary suburb with postcode 2148 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Blacktown is the main locality.
Which local government area is Blacktown in?
Blacktown (2148) is located in the Blacktown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Blacktown?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Blacktown (2148) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Blacktown flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Blacktown. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Blacktown?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Blacktown (2148), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Blacktown (2148) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Blacktown (2148). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Blacktown changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Blacktown (2148) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Blacktown in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Blacktown 2148: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Blacktown suburb index to compare nearby options.