Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Plumpton — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Blacktown commands a $75K premium on median property price over Plumpton; 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
Plumpton
2761
Choose Blacktown if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Plumpton if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Plumpton leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Plumpton more expensive?
- Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $965K in Plumpton.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Plumpton?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $630/wk in Plumpton, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Plumpton 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 Plumpton?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Plumpton has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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