Bligh Park
NSW 2756 • Greater Sydney
About Bligh Park
Bligh Park is a residential suburb of Sydney in the City of Hawkesbury, located approximately 58 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD near the historic towns of Windsor and Richmond. The suburb spans 2.1 square kilometres and recorded a population of 6,220 at the 2021 census, reflecting a well-established community that grew primarily during the 1990s and 2000s. Bligh Park is part of Greater Western Sydney and sits within the Hawkesbury local government area, bordered by South Windsor to the north and Londonderry to the south. The suburb is named after William Bligh, the colonial Governor of New South Wales from 1806 to 1808, continuing the Hawkesbury region's tradition of honouring colonial-era figures.
Bligh Park offers a suburban family lifestyle with the quiet character of the Hawkesbury district, featuring local parks, schools and community facilities within the suburb and a full range of services in the adjacent Windsor and Richmond town centres. Windsor station — one of the historic Macquarie Towns — is approximately 3 kilometres away, providing T1 Richmond Line services to Sydney's CBD and the broader rail network. The Hawkesbury River and the Richmond Lowlands offer recreation including cycling, fishing and riverside walks, while the historic Windsor township features heritage streetscapes, markets and the celebrated Windsor Wharf. The suburb appeals to families seeking affordable housing within commuting range of western Sydney employment centres.
Bligh Park falls under postcode 2756 and is governed by Hawkesbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 670,671,672 — Windsor Station / Richmond / Penrith ~8 min to Windsor Station
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Windsor (3 km) is the nearest rail hub. Bus routes 670/671 connect Bligh Park directly to Windsor Station. The North West Metro is not yet accessible from this area; the T1 Richmond Line remains the main rail link.
Bligh Park has local parks and some footpaths but minimal within-suburb retail. Windsor town centre (3 km) and its shopping is accessible by bus. Most errands require a car or bus trip to Windsor or Richmond.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lot 341 Rifle Range Road
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Bligh Park Public School ICSEA 933Alexander St
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30 Collith Avenue
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Cattai Public School ICSEA 990487 Cattai Rd
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Colo Heights Public School ICSEA 949Singleton Rd
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Ebenezer Public School ICSEA 995531 Sackville Rd
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Freemans Reach Public School ICSEA 957Kurmond Rd
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Hawkesbury High School ICSEA 9461 Hibberts Lane
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Glossodia Public School ICSEA 954Golden Valley Drive
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Maroota Public School ICSEA 950Old Northern Rd
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Pitt Town Public School ICSEA 987Buckingham St
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 Bligh Park by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bligh Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bligh Park" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
102 state housing + 11 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 163
- 2. New Zealand 79
- 3. India 68
- 4. South Africa 30
- 5. Philippines 27
- 6. Ireland 24
- 7. Scotland 21
- 8. Malta 19
- 9. Fiji 18
- 10. United States 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)