Blacktown

Blacktown scores well on core operations (69/100) but only 29/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.

"Western Sydney's diverse powerhouse — young, multicultural, and rapidly evolving"

See where Blacktown ranks: Best Councils in New South Wales 2026

New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 438,843

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high

Overall Score

47 out of 100

#25 of 34 metro councils in NSW

#84 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability39/100
Community Services29/100
Lifestyle & Amenity52/100
Core Operations69/100

What This Means For You

Among metropolitan councils, Blacktown performs strongest in Core Operations (scoring 69 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Community Services (currently 29 out of 100).

What Makes This Place Unique

Western Sydney's diverse powerhouse — young, multicultural, and rapidly evolving

Blacktown is one of Australia's largest and most diverse LGAs, covering Blacktown, Seven Hills, Kellyville Ridge, Marsden Park, and surrounds. It's young, family-heavy, and home to significant Indian, Filipino, Samoan, and Tongan communities.

Known For

  • One of Australia's most culturally diverse municipalities
  • Featherdale Wildlife Park
  • Rapid growth corridor — Marsden Park and Schofields estates
  • Western Sydney Wanderers football culture

Living Here

Blacktown offers affordable family housing with improving infrastructure and genuine multicultural richness. The growth areas have new stock but stretched services. Established suburbs like Seven Hills have mature trees and community.

Hidden Gem

Nurragingy Reserve — a large, beautiful parkland with lakes, Chinese gardens, and walking trails that most Sydneysiders have never heard of.