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Blackett

NSW 2770 • Greater Sydney

3,586
Population (2021)
$29,120
Median Income
1.06 km²
Area
50m
Elevation
AffordableMulticulturalWestern SydneyFamily-FriendlyPublic Housing

About Blackett

Blackett is a small residential suburb in Sydney's Greater West, located 48 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Blacktown. With a population of around 3,600, it's a quiet neighbourhood surrounded by suburbs like Bidwill, Shalvey, and Dharruk. Named after George Forster Blackett, superintendent of the historic Government Cattle Station at Rooty Hill, the suburb features predominantly single-storey homes on generous blocks.

The community has strong Pacific Islander and Aboriginal populations, giving Blackett a distinctive multicultural character. While commercial activity is limited to a small local shopping strip, residents access larger centres at Mount Druitt and St Marys. The suburb benefits from excellent cycleway connections via the M7 corridor and bus links to nearby railway stations. Blackett attracts families and first-home buyers seeking affordable housing close to Western Sydney's employment hubs and the emerging Aerotropolis.

Blackett falls under postcode 2770 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Druitt electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2770
Urban Area
Blackett
LGA
Blacktown
Federal Electorate
Chifley
State Electorate
Mount Druitt
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.74°, 150.82°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.06 km²
Elevation
50m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mount Druitt Station
3 km
T1 Western Line
St Marys Station
4.5 km
T1 Western Line

Bus Services

  • 758 — Mount Druitt Station 9-14 min
  • 761 — Mount Druitt to Bidwill loop 15-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
48 km
By Train
55-65 min (via Mount Druitt)
By Bus
14 min to Mount Druitt, then train
By Car (Peak)
60-80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45 min (via M4/M7)

🛣️ M7 and M4 motorways provide fast road access. Bus services to Mount Druitt run every 15 minutes.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Some local amenities accessible on foot, but most shopping and services require transport.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,452
Census 2021
3,586
▲ 3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,856
Income 2021
$29,120
▲ 17.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,095
Born Overseas 909

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 163
  • 2. Samoa 111
  • 3. Philippines 87
  • 4. Fiji 52
  • 5. England 43
  • 6. India 41
  • 7. Pakistan 26
  • 8. Iraq 18
  • 9. Lebanon 18
  • 10. China 16
  • 11. Afghanistan 15
  • 12. Egypt 13
  • 13. Germany 10
  • 14. Indonesia 10
  • 15. Mauritius 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 892
English 800
Australian Aboriginal 382
Samoan 295
Irish 181
Scottish 150
Filipino 125
German 89
Indian 68
Chinese 65

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,327
Both parents born in Australia
1,289
Both parents born overseas
365
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.5%
No Religion
26.5%
Islam
4.9%
Hinduism
2.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
293 (8.2%)
5-14 years
640 (17.8%)
15-19 years
262 (7.3%)
20-24 years
265 (7.4%)
25-34 years
499 (13.9%)
35-44 years
419 (11.7%)
45-54 years
419 (11.7%)
55-64 years
356 (9.9%)
65-74 years
257 (7.2%)
75-84 years
165 (4.6%)
85+ years
17 (0.5%)

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