Blacktown vs Mount Druitt, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blacktown | Mount Druitt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.1/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.9 / 1k | 206.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 182 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 589 | 422 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 28 |
| Population | 50,961 | 16,986 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlacktown
- Best for familiesMount Druitt
- Best for best schoolsMount Druitt
Comparison summary
Blacktown and Mount Druitt offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blacktown leads on more comparison categories overall. Housing (desirability) favours Blacktown; Crime rate favours Blacktown; Schools & preschools favours Blacktown. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blacktown, Families → Mount Druitt, Best schools → Mount Druitt.