Blackheath - Megalong Valley

NSW

Blackheath - Megalong Valley is a stable suburb in NSW with 5,872 residents.

SA2 code: 124011449
State: NSW

Population

5,872

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+1.4%

3yr: +1.0% · 10yr: +2.6%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$380/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,317/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Blackheath - Megalong Valley (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +1.0%5yr: +1.4%10yr: +2.6%Total: +11.1%

Population grew from 5,285 to 5,872 over 24 years, averaging 0.4% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.8%

Almost entirely detached houses (97.5%), owner-occupied (79%), built for families (48% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 98%

2,508 houses46 townhouses19 apartments

Tenure

Owned 48%

Mortgage 31%

Renting 21%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

101 (4.0%)

2 bed

538 (21.1%)

3 bed

1,228 (48.1%)

4 bed

564 (22.1%)

5 bed

98 (3.8%)

6+ bed

24 (0.9%)

Blackheath - Megalong Valley

Population over time — Blackheath - Megalong Valley (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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