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Blacktown offers a practical, diverse, and family-friendly suburban lifestyle within Greater Sydney, appealing to expats prioritizing affordability and space. It boasts a strong community feel and decent public transport links connecting you across the region. While safety and healthcare services are generally reliable, understand this is a distinct suburban experience, offering value but a different pace than central Sydney. It provides a solid, accessible base for settling in, particularly for families, though a commute to the CBD is common.
Population
-
Area
7 km²
Density
-
Founded
-
Language
English
Distance to Coast
39 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Blacktown
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Climate & Weather in Blacktown
Blacktown has a **humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa)** with hot summers, mild-to-cool winters, and rainfall spread through the year. Long-term climate data show summer daytime highs around the high 20s to low 30s °C, winter daytime highs around the high teens °C, and annual rainfall near 800 mm, which fits the country reference ranges.
Summer Average
29°C
Winter Average
13°C
Climate Type
Humid subtropical
Rainy Days
125
Sunny Days
250
Humidity
65%
Spring
September - November
15-25°C
Spring is generally warm and becoming more humid, with temperatures rising steadily into late spring. Rainfall is moderate and thunderstorms can occur as summer approaches.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
December - February
20-31°C
Summer is hot to very hot, with frequent warm days and occasional heatwaves. Rainfall is higher than in winter, often arriving in convective storms.
High rainfall
Autumn
March - May
14-24°C
Autumn is mild and usually comfortable, with cooler nights and gradually decreasing heat. Rainfall is moderate and weather is often settled between rain events.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
June - August
6-18°C
Winter is cool to mild, with chilly mornings and generally pleasant afternoons. Rainfall is lower than in the wetter summer months, though rain still occurs regularly.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Blacktown
Advantages
Blacktown
Abundant parks and green spaces
Extensive school network nearby
Growing western Sydney hub
Affordable housing options
Rich cultural diversity
Strong community engagement
Disadvantages
Blacktown
Limited coworking spaces
Suburban sprawl isolation
Public transport gaps
Few university options
Limited nightlife venues
Safety & Security in Blacktown
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
49
/100
Australia Avg
53
Oceania Avg
55
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Blacktown to Australia averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Blacktown
Australia Average
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Low
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Concerning
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Dangerous
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 61/100
No data for Blacktown — showing hazard indicators from nearby Sydney (~30 km).
