Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Blacktown, NSW

44 suburbs in Blacktown council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~449,385 · 110,903 dwellings · 240 km²

Blacktown Council Average R-Score 82 / 100 — top suburb in Blacktown scores 96/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Blacktown96

Highest R-Score out of 44 suburbs in Blacktown

Blacktown council average82

Across 42 scored suburbs in Blacktown

Suburb medians in Blacktown range from $840,000 to $3,950,000.

3-year population movement: +9.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.9% of stock (~2,324 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $5.4B. Key employment sectors: Retail Trade (12%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%), Manufacturing (10%), Transport, Postal and Warehousing (10%).

Typical suburb median price$1,155,000

Across 44 suburbs in Blacktown (Sept 2026) · ~61 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.2%

Median asking rent ~$690/wk · Vacancy 2.8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Blacktown96/100

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Blacktown (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Blacktown

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Blacktown (New South Wales).

Is Blacktown (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Blacktown (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 82/100 across 44 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 96/100. Across Blacktown, the typical suburb median price is $1,155,000, median weekly rent is $690/wk, gross rental yield is 3.2%, and vacancy sits at 2.8%.

Which suburbs in Blacktown have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Blacktown (NSW) are Kings Langley (96/100, median $1,550,000), Acacia Gardens (94/100, median $1,290,000), Stanhope Gardens (94/100, median $1,550,000), Parklea (93/100, median $1,365,000), The Ponds (93/100, median $1,530,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Blacktown?

Across Blacktown (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,155,000, median asking rent is $690/wk, and median gross yield is 3.2%, with homes averaging 61 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Blacktown include Emerton (3.8%), Ropes Crossing (3.7%), Marsden Park (3.7%).

What are the demographics and size of the Blacktown council area?

Blacktown is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 449,385, approximately 110,903 dwellings, covering 240 sq km.

What are the best streets in Blacktown (NSW)?

Every street across all 44 suburbs in Blacktown is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.