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Blacktown NSW vs Parramatta NSW: Property Investment Comparison

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Blacktown, NSW
53
Average
out of 100
VS
Parramatta, NSW
67
Good
out of 100

Blacktown vs Parramatta — Head-to-Head Comparison

Metric Blacktown Parramatta Winner
Median Sale Price $1,010,000 $641,250 Blacktown ✓
Median Weekly Rent (ABS est.) $640/wk $685/wk Parramatta ✓
Gross Rental Yield 3.3% 5.5% Parramatta ✓
1yr Price Growth -39.6%
5yr Price Growth
👥 Population 50,961 30,211 Blacktown ✓
💵 Median HH Income $92,248/yr $108,784/yr Parramatta ✓
Renter % 67% 88% Parramatta ✓
Investment Score 53 67 Parramatta ✓

Blacktown — Score Breakdown

Yield 9/25
Growth 8/20
Renter Demand 15/15
Affordability 4/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 10/10
Confidence 5/5

Parramatta — Score Breakdown

Yield 19/25
Growth 8/20
Renter Demand 15/15
Affordability 8/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 10/10
Confidence 5/5
📋 Blacktown Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
50,961
Median Income
$92,248/yr
Median Age
34
Renter %
67%
Dwellings
10,737
📋 Parramatta Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
30,211
Median Income
$108,784/yr
Median Age
32
Renter %
88%
Dwellings
9,376
Based on government data
Parramatta scores higher for investment potential
With an investment score of 67/100 and 5.5% gross yield, Parramatta ranks ahead on our composite scorecard covering yield, affordability, renter demand, income stability, and liquidity.

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Blacktown vs Parramatta — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blacktown or Parramatta better for property investment?
On our composite scorecard, Blacktown scores 53/100 and Parramatta scores 67/100, weighing yield, growth, renter demand, affordability, income stability and data confidence. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify independently.
Which has a higher rental yield, Blacktown or Parramatta?
Blacktown shows an indicative gross yield of 3.3% versus 5.55% for Parramatta, based on public price and rent data.
What is the median house price in Blacktown vs Parramatta?
The median sale price is approximately $1,010,000 in Blacktown and $641,250 in Parramatta from government public records.
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