Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Seven Hills — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Seven Hills commands a $100K premium on median property price over Blacktown; 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
Seven Hills
2147
Choose Blacktown 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
Choose Seven Hills if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Seven Hills leads on 6 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Seven Hills more expensive?
- Seven Hills has the higher median house price ($1.14M) compared with $1.04M in Blacktown.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Seven Hills?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $630/wk in Seven Hills, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Seven Hills 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 Seven Hills?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Seven Hills has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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