NSW · Hawkesbury Council
Blaxlands Ridge, NSW, 2758
Desirability index
#562 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Blaxlands Ridge is a small locality in the Hawkesbury area, home to around 589 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 232 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+16%), roughly 393.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $750, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,764
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 167
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 66.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 0 / 0
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)
- $750
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)
- 232
- Against the person
- 74
- Against property
- 134
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 393.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 8 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +16%
Most common offence types
- Arson20
- Domestic Violence Related Assault22
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment28
- Malicious Damage To Property30
- Other Theft24
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
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1008 Blaxlands Ridge Rd
- 1008 Blaxlands Ridge Rd
- Blaxlands Ridge Rd At Titas Rd
- Blaxlands Ridge Rd At Titas Rd
- Putty Rd After Blaxlands Ridge Rd
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).
22 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
May 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)574 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Withdrawn
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure325 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling449 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
- Dwelling11 BARTON PLACE BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
August 2023
- Shed209 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees11B EDITH BLACK ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees10 BARTON PLACE BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Deferred Commencement
February 2023
- Dwelling11 BARTON PLACE BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Farm buildings209 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing109 CARTWRIGHT LANE BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
September 2022
- Subdivision of land282 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development260 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
May 2022
- Subdivision of land429 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling11B EDITH BLACK ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
January 2022
- Farm buildings374 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
2021· 7 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling10 BARTON PLACE BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Withdrawn
September 2021
- Shed325 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling11A EDITH BLACK ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGEDetermined
July 2021
- Dwelling11 BARTON PLACE BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Withdrawn
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development528 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
April 2021
- Shed444 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Withdrawn
- Shed596 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking (2)
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
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
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
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 40.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #562 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
- 1008 Blaxlands Ridge Rdtransport
- 1008 Blaxlands Ridge Rdtransport
- Blaxlands Ridge Rd At Titas Rdtransport
- Blaxlands Ridge Rd At Titas Rdtransport
- Putty Rd After Blaxlands Ridge Rdtransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning260 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Lodged 12 Sep 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning528 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Lodged 06 May 2021 · Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of treesplanning11B EDITH BLACK ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Lodged 22 Aug 2023 · Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)planning574 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Lodged 08 May 2025 · Withdrawn
- Dwellingplanning449 BLAXLANDS RIDGE ROAD BLAXLANDS RIDGE 2758Lodged 13 Sep 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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