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Suburb comparison

Blacktown vs Hassall Grove — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Blacktown commands a $105K premium on median property price over Hassall Grove; 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

Hassall Grove

2761

MetricBlacktownHassall Grove
Median house price$1.04M$935K
Median unit price$525K$750K
Median weekly rent$600/wk$630/wk
Annual price growth+9.5%+8.1%
SEIFA advantage decile4/104/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage18.0%22.8%
Schools in postcode146

Choose Blacktown if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter
  • Blacktown leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose Hassall Grove if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Common questions

Is Blacktown or Hassall Grove more expensive?
Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $935K in Hassall Grove.
Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Hassall Grove?
Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $630/wk in Hassall Grove, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
Is Blacktown or Hassall Grove 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 Hassall Grove?
Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Hassall Grove has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Blacktown 2148Hassall Grove 2761