Blacktown, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Blacktown, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Blacktown |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blacktown City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.77617 |
| Longitude | 150.90245 |
| Population | 46,942 |
| Density | 2950.5 /km² |
| Area | 15.9 km² |
| Elevation | 67 m |
| Postcode | 2148 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 30 km west-northwest |
Blacktown is a locality in the Blacktown City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 46,942. The locality covers an area of 15.9 km², giving a population density of about 2950.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 67 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km west-northwest of Sydney. Blacktown is located at 33.7762°S, 150.9024°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2148.
Blacktown unfurls across a broad, gently undulating plain, its character shaped by the wide skies that arch overhead. It lies 5.3 km south of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 175°T), and is situated 10.3 km west-south-west of Castle Hill. The landscape here is a study in the subtle greens of suburban lawns and the richer hues of remnant bushland, where eucalypts stand sentinel, their bark peeling like sun-weathered parchment. In the late afternoon, a particular quality of light often settles, a soft, golden wash that lends a momentary, almost wistful, beauty to the brick facades and neat garden fences, hinting at the vastness that lies beyond the immediate sprawl. The air itself carries a dry warmth, a constant reminder of the continental climate, punctuated by the distant hum of traffic that forms the town's perpetual soundtrack.
The story of Blacktown is one of transformation, from the traditional lands of Indigenous Australians to a bustling hub that now reflects the rich multicultural fabric of western Sydney. Its early days were tied to the land, with farming and grazing shaping the early economy, a legacy still discernible in the names of some of its older streets and the occasional scattering of established orchards clinging to the edges of development. Today, Blacktown’s economic pulse beats with a diverse rhythm; a centre for retail, services, and increasingly, education, with institutions drawing students from across the region. Its distinctiveness lies in its sheer scale and its role as a vital nexus for a rapidly growing population, a place where the aspirations of many converge, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blacktown, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Blacktown, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blacktown includes the postcode (2148), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blacktown City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blacktown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |