Blackett, 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 Blackett, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Blackett |
| 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 | -33.73838 |
| Longitude | 150.81491 |
| Population | 3,403 |
| Density | 3210.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 58 m |
| Postcode | 2770 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 39 km west-northwest |
Blackett is a locality in the Blacktown City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,403. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 3210.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 58 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km west-northwest of Sydney. Blackett is located at 33.7384°S, 150.8149°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2770.
Blackett unfolds across gently rolling terrain, its character shaped by the broad suburban sprawl that characterises this part of Western Sydney. It lies 7.7 km west of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 262°T), and is situated 9.1 km west-north-west of Blacktown. Eucalyptus trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and brown, stand as stoic sentinels along the streets, their leaves rustling a dry, whispery song in the warm Australian air. The houses, a mix of brick and weatherboard, huddle together, their gardens a vibrant splash of green punctuated by the vivid colours of bougainvillea and hibiscus. Evenings here possess a particular quietude; as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of orange and bruised purple, the distant hum of traffic fades, replaced by the chirping chorus of unseen crickets and the occasional bark of a neighbourhood dog, a gentle punctuation to the encroaching dusk.
Historically, the land that now forms Blackett was part of a broader agricultural and pastoral district, its fertile soil once yielding crops and supporting grazing livestock. The establishment of surrounding suburbs in the latter half of the 20th century brought about a significant transformation, shifting the local economy from rural pursuits to the services and retail that now define Blackett's daily life. The presence of local shopping centres and community facilities speaks to this evolution, serving as the beating heart of daily commerce and social interaction. While no grand historical monuments dominate the landscape, the quiet streets and established neighbourhoods carry the subtle echoes of families who have put down roots here, their lives woven into the evolving tapestry of this Sydney suburb.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackett, 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 Blackett, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackett includes the postcode (2770), 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 Blackett 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. |