Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Mount Druitt — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Blacktown commands a $53K premium on median property price over Mount Druitt; Mount Druitt is $80/wk cheaper per week to rent; Mount Druitt 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
Mount Druitt
2770
Choose Blacktown if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Blacktown leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Mount Druitt 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
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Mount Druitt more expensive?
- Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $987K in Mount Druitt.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Mount Druitt?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $520/wk in Mount Druitt, making Mount Druitt the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Mount Druitt 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 Mount Druitt?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Mount Druitt has 21. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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