Blackwall
NSW 2256 • Greater Sydney
About Blackwall
Blackwall is a compact waterfront suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, situated on the eastern shore of Brisbane Water approximately 3 kilometres south-south-east of Woy Woy, 15 kilometres south of Gosford and 81 kilometres north of Sydney. The suburb covers just 1.2 square kilometres at an elevation of 8 metres and recorded a population of 1,941 at the 2021 census, reflecting a relatively high residential density of 1,620 persons per square kilometre for the Central Coast. Blackwall's western boundary fronts the sheltered Brisbane Water estuary, with the landmark Rip Bridge — a graceful arch bridge over the Rip, connecting to the Woy Woy peninsula — visible from the suburb's elevated ridgeline known as Blackwall Mountain. The suburb forms part of the Woy Woy–Brisbane Water coastal village cluster in the lower Central Coast.
Blackwall offers a relaxed waterside lifestyle popular with retirees, families and Sydney commuters who value the Central Coast's affordable housing, natural beauty and community atmosphere. Woy Woy (3 km north) provides the key local service hub with shops, cafes and Woy Woy station — one of the Central Coast's busiest rail interchange points — with frequent T1 Central Coast/Newcastle trains to Sydney. The sheltered Brisbane Water provides kayaking, sailing and fishing, while Pearl Beach, Patonga and the Bouddi National Park are within easy driving distance to the east. The Rip Bridge and the views across Brisbane Water to the undeveloped Hawkesbury River hinterland give Blackwall a distinctly scenic and nature-connected character within commuting range of Sydney.
Blackwall falls under postcode 2256 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gosford electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 70,71,72 — Woy Woy Station / Gosford / Ettalong Beach ~8 min to Woy Woy station
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Woy Woy station (3 km north) is the key T1 rail connection for Central Coast commuters to Sydney. Bus routes connect Blackwall directly to the station. Brisbane Water Drive provides the main road access.
Blackwall has some local amenities and waterfront paths, but most shopping and services require a short drive or bus to Woy Woy. The Brisbane Water foreshore and Blackwall Mountain ridgeline offer good walking within the suburb.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Edward St
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Pretty Beach Rd
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54 Victoria Road
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Woy Woy Public School ICSEA 970Blackwall & Park Rds
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Woy Woy South Public School ICSEA 996The School Mall
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Blackwall by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Blackwall Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Blackwall" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
24 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 91
- 2. New Zealand 40
- 3. Scotland 12
- 4. Germany 11
- 5. Italy 11
- 6. Philippines 11
- 7. Brazil 9
- 8. South Africa 8
- 9. United States 7
- 10. Ireland 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)