True Cost of Buying in Blackett

2770 NSW · 45km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Blackett is an affordable residential suburb located 45km west of Sydney CBD in the City of Blacktown. This culturally diverse community offers a mix of housing types including detached houses, townhouses, and units, making it particularly attractive to first home buyers and young families. The suburb benefits from proximity to Blacktown CBD for shopping and services, with access to local parks, community centers, and sporting facilities. Public transport connectivity is provided through bus services to Blacktown Station, offering rail access to Sydney CBD. The area features several local primary schools and is close to Blacktown Hospital for medical services. As part of Greater Western Sydney, Blackett is positioned to benefit from broader regional infrastructure development plans. The property market remains active with steady growth, offering good value compared to Sydney averages while maintaining moderate rental yields between 4.5-5.5%. The suburb's multicultural character, combined with its affordability and family-friendly amenities, positions it as a solid choice for residents seeking accessible suburban living within reasonable commuting distance of Sydney's employment centers.

Affordable housing market compared to Sydney averageStrong multicultural community with diverse cultural amenitiesProximity to Blacktown CBD and major shopping centersGood public transport links via bus to Blacktown StationFamily-friendly environment with local schools and parks

Market Snapshot

Median House

$720K

+8.2% 1yr

Median Apartment

$485K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$620K

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

32 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

5.2%

Yield (House)

4.8%

Auction Clearance

68%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$3,494/mo

Purchase Price

$485,000

Stamp Duty

$16,355

1st Year Total

$41,924

House

$4,366/mo

Purchase Price

$720,000

Stamp Duty

$26,930

1st Year Total

$52,392

Townhouse

$3,977/mo

Purchase Price

$620,000

Stamp Duty

$22,430

1st Year Total

$47,720

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Community Profile

Median Income

$68,000

Median Age

34

Family Households

58%

Owner-Occupied

62%

Walkability

58/100

Public Transport

6/10

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