Overall score
Blacktown
68.2/100
Parramatta
62.5/100
Blacktown vs Parramatta, NSW suburb comparison
Blacktown for families and investment; Parramatta for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlacktownParramatta
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Parramatta
245.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
589
Parramatta
1,662
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Parramatta
30,211
Metric leadBlacktown 6Parramatta 32 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 familiesBlacktown
- Best for investmentBlacktown
- Best for best valueBlacktown
- Best for best schoolsParramatta
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 | Parramatta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 14.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 245.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 16 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 24 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 215 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 589 | 1,662 |
| Planning activity | 84 | 70 |
| Population | 50,961 | 30,211 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blacktown is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Parramatta is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Blacktown pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Parramatta is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook.
Families and investors may find Blacktown the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Parramatta.