NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Blaxland (NSW), NSW, 2774
Desirability index
98.4/100
How this score is calculated#6 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Blaxland (NSW) is a smaller suburban community in the Blue Mountains area, home to around 7,434 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 329 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 44.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $675, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 7,434
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,171
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 121 of 2,832
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,230
- Employment rate
- 60.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 143 / 209 / 14
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $695
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 329
- Against the person
- 117
- Against property
- 130
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 64 residents
- State safety percentile
- 2.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -20%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order19
- Domestic Violence Related Assault31
- Fraud19
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment39
- Malicious Damage To Property44
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,066.5
- Blaxland High SchoolSecondary
- Blaxland Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
120 public transport stops in this suburb
- Blaxland Station
- CCP Wilson Way
- FTB Gt Westn Hwy E
- FTB Wilson Way
- STR/LFT To P1/2
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
294 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport22 RUSDEN ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 RAVINE AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 ALLEN STREET BLAXLAND 2774Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 THE HIGH ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool15 BOYNTON STREET BLAXLAND 2774Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 CATALPA AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 THE HIGH ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Rejected
April 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure38 YOOGALI TERRACE BLAXLAND 2774Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 WESTERN AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation27 RAVINE AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)63 MURPHY STREET BLAXLAND 2774Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 JOALAH AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation21A WINNICOOPA ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 ROSELLA CLOSE BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation68 MURPHY STREET BLAXLAND 2774Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation14 LEWIN STREET BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah7 BOYNTON STREET BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure168 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BLAXLAND 2774Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah30 KOALA ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
2025· 49 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation40 OLD BATHURST ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Rainwater tanks7 JAMISON STREET BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation58 MURPHY STREET BLAXLAND 2774Withdrawn
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care27 DIXON ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)10 CHISHOLM CRESCENT BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 JOALAH AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Withdrawn
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport47 COUGHLAN ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure164 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Take away food and drink1-11 LAYTON AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care14 RUSDEN ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure26 CATHERINE CRESCENT BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 BARINA PLACE BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space44 WINNICOOPA ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 BOWAGA AVENUE BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure29 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY BLAXLAND 2774Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8B BARINGA STREET BLAXLAND 2774Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 YOOGALI TERRACE BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 HERSEY STREET BLAXLAND 2774Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation21A WINNICOOPA ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care53 WILSON WAY BLAXLAND 2774Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure91 ST JOHNS ROAD BLAXLAND 2774Determined
2024· 48 proposals
48 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 65 proposals
65 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 11 proposals
11 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
114 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Blaxland CellarsAlcohol
- Chambers CellarsAlcohol
- Porters LiquorAlcohol
- ATM
- WestpacATM
- Country Style BakeryBakery
- Loc Highway Hot Bread & CafeBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Uber Beauty Skin LaundryBeauty salon
- Bench (16)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Blaxland War Memorial ParkPark
- Cripple Creek ReservePark
- Crown Reserve 100113Park
- Lennox ParkPark
- Major Mitchell ReserveNature reserve
- Outrim ParkPark
- Robertswood ParkPark
- Thomas ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 13
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Blaxland Day n Night Pharmacypharmacy
- Blaxland Healthpsychotherapist
- Blue Mountains Family Practicedoctor
- Blue Mountains OsteopathyBellbird Crescentalternative
- Clinicclinic
- Dell & Ben Christie Denture ClinicGreat Western Highwaydentist
- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology Blaxlandsample_collection
- Dr. Glen TomkinsOld Bathurst Roaddentist
- East Blaxland Pharmacypharmacy
- Lower Mountains Family Practicedoctor
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Early Explorers Childrens Serviceskindergarten
- Euroka Children's CentreGreat Western Highwaychildcare
- Little Amigos Childcare Centrekindergarten
- Little Amigos Normic Avenue Childcare Centrekindergarten
- childcareGreat Western Highwaychildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 75
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 98.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #6 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Blaxland Stationtransport
- CCP Wilson Waytransport
- FTB Gt Westn Hwy Etransport
- FTB Wilson Waytransport
- STR/LFT To P1/2transport
- Early Explorers Childrens Serviceschildcarekindergarten
- Euroka Children's CentrechildcareGreat Western Highwaychildcare
- Little Amigos Childcare Centrechildcarekindergarten
- Little Amigos Normic Avenue Childcare Centrechildcarekindergarten
- childcarechildcareGreat Western Highwaychildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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