BLAKEHURST

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $3,000,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $867,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,232
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 19.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 6,652
Density 2,886.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

BLAKEHURST Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,000,000
House Sales Volume 33 sales
Unit Median $867,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $900/wk
2 Bed Unit $720/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

BLAKEHURST Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 3,232 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.49x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

BLAKEHURST 3,232/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

BLAKEHURST has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

BLAKEHURST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

6,652
Total Population
2,886
people/km² density
19.1%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
1,269 people
19.1%
2
Greece
1,221 people
18.4%
3
Australia
999 people
15.0%
4
England
963 people
14.5%
5
Italy
414 people
6.2%

Transport

21.7 km
to Sydney CBD
32 min
drive to CBD
62 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (1)

Public (1)

Blakehurst High School

Details
64.2 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

BLAKEHURST Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 neighbouring suburbs

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About BLAKEHURST

Blakehurst is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 21.7km from CBD, about 62 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 6,652 with a density of 2886 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,000,000, above Sydney average; unit median $867,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Blakehurst High School has 68 Distinguished Achievers.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3232 per 100,000, 0.49x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 19.08%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Greek (18.36%) and Australian (15.02%), has a notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Blakehurst has a house median of $3,000,000 and unit median of $867,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Blakehurst has a crime rate of 3232 per 100,000, which is 0.49x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: Blakehurst High School, 2024 HSC results: 68 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 64.2.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Blakehurst has a population of 6,652, with Chinese comprising 19.10%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (19.08%), Greek (18.36%), Aust (15.02%), English (14.48%), Italian (6.22%).

Blakehurst is approximately 21.7km from Sydney CBD, about 32 minutes by car or 62 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.