Question 1

Is Blackett a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Blackett is a primarily residential suburb in western Sydney’s City of Blacktown, adjoining the Mount Druitt precinct. It has modest, mostly brick houses on flat, tree-lined streets, small gardens and practical backyards, giving a relaxed, neighbourhood feel. The community of 3,586 has a median age of 31 and is weighted towards families; one-parent families are the largest single group (37.4%) with couple families with children close behind (36.1%). Renting is the most common tenure at 53.3% of dwellings.

Everyday shops and local schools sit within the suburb, while larger retail, health services and the Mount Druitt train station are close by. Parks and playing fields are scattered through the area, and bus links and main roads provide broader connections. Recent local upgrades include a new public preschool at Blackett Public School, improvements to Popondetta Park and a refurbished community centre. That mix tends to suit long-term locals and young families who value straightforward housing and nearby green space; whether it’s right for you depends on what you’re looking for.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Blackett?

Accepted Answer

House rent in Blackett sits at about $520 a week. Against the median total household income of $1,174 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 44.3% of a typical local household's weekly income, a large share of income.

If you're renting, that rent share is the most relevant figure when judging affordability; whether it feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Blackett a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

For someone weighing Blackett as an investment, the house market was the clearer mover over the past year. Median house values rose 8.1% over the 12 months, a solid rise, while house rents increased 4.0%, a more modest gain — so capital growth for houses outpaced the growth in rental income during the year. Whether that balance suits your plans depends on your personal goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	8.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	17	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$520	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.0%	N/A

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