Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs The Ponds — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: The Ponds commands a $560K premium on median property price over Blacktown; Blacktown is $280/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
The Ponds
2769
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 The Ponds if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- The Ponds leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or The Ponds more expensive?
- The Ponds has the higher median house price ($1.60M) compared with $1.04M in Blacktown.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or The Ponds?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $880/wk in The Ponds, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or The Ponds 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 The Ponds?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and The Ponds has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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