Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Doonside — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Blacktown commands a $59K premium on median property price over Doonside; Blacktown is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Blacktown 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
Blacktown
2148
Blacktown
Doonside
2767
Choose Blacktown if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
- Blacktown leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Doonside if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Doonside more expensive?
- Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $982K in Doonside.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Doonside?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $650/wk in Doonside, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Doonside 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 Blacktown vs Doonside?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Doonside has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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