Suburb comparison
Blackett vs Blacktown — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Blacktown commands a $275K premium on median property price over Blackett; Blackett is $80/wk cheaper per week to rent; Blackett has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blacktown
Blackett
2770
Blacktown
Blacktown
2148
Choose Blackett if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Blackett leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Blacktown if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Blacktown leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Blackett or Blacktown more expensive?
- Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $765K in Blackett.
- Which is better for renters — Blackett or Blacktown?
- Median weekly rent is $520/wk in Blackett and $600/wk in Blacktown, making Blackett the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blackett or Blacktown at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Blackett vs Blacktown?
- Blackett has 21 schools in the postcode, and Blacktown has 14. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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