NSW Property Intelligence
BlackheathNSW 2785
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Blackheath is home to ~4,672 residents (median age 53), with 21% of households renting.
Rent in Blackheath
The median house rent in Blackheath is $580/week (96 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2785, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $470/wk | — |
| 2 | $550/wk | — |
| 3 | $595/wk | — |
| 4+ | $650/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Blackheath fall in the intake zones of Blackheath Public School, Katoomba High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Blackheath Public School#516 of 2159 in NSW
- Katoomba High School#623 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Blackheath has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Blackheath Kookaburra Kindergarten, Blue Gum Montessori Preschool Incorporated.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Blackheath Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Blackheath (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 22 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 4 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | Downward |
Development activity
78 development applications were lodged in Blackheath over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Blackheath — quick answers
What is the median rent in Blackheath?
Houses in Blackheath (postcode 2785) have a median asking rent of $580/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Blackheath?
Blackheath addresses can be zoned for Blackheath Public School, Katoomba High School. Blackheath Public School ranks in roughly the top 24% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Blackheath?
Blackheath has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Blackheath to the Sydney CBD?
From Blackheath Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 147 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Blackheath?
78 development applications were lodged in Blackheath in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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