Overall score
Blacktown
68.2/100
Mount Druitt
67.7/100
Blacktown vs Mount Druitt, NSW suburb comparison
Blacktown for retirees; Mount Druitt for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlacktownMount Druitt
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Mount Druitt
194.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
589
Mount Druitt
422
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Mount Druitt
16,986
Metric leadBlacktown 9Mount Druitt 11 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBlacktown
- Best for best schoolsMount Druitt
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Blacktown | Mount Druitt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 194.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 182 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 589 | 422 |
| Planning activity | 84 | 32 |
| Population | 50,961 | 16,986 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blacktown is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Mount Druitt is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Mount Druitt sits among greener hillside streets, while Blacktown keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Blacktown is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Mount Druitt answers with a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Blacktown sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Mount Druitt.
Retirees may find Blacktown the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Druitt.