NSW · Hawkesbury Council
Blaxlands Ridge, 2758
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Blaxlands Ridge sits up in the Hawkesbury hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and growth momentum against similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
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
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 15
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 118 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +15.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson20
- Domestic Violence Related Assault22
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment28
- Malicious Damage To Property30
- Other Theft24
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · 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).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 18.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6644th in Australia
- State rank
- 2067th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #360 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1000 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Arsoncrime20
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime22
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime28
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime30
- Other Theftcrime24
- 1008 Blaxlands Ridge Rdtransport
- 1008 Blaxlands Ridge Rdtransport
- Blaxlands Ridge Rd At Titas Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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