Blackheath - Megalong Valley, NSW 2550
Close to everything Sydney offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $380/wk Median
- 20.1% Renters
Blackheath - Megalong Valley Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.8k
- Median age
- 52
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 91.6km
- Walkability
- 2.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Blackheath - Megalong Valley Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Blackheath - Megalong Valley is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 5,764 residents, a solid minority 20.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $380 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Blackheath - Megalong Valley
Blackheath - Megalong Valley Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Blackheath - Megalong Valley Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
Real questions renters ask before moving to Blackheath - Megalong Valley.
Is Blackheath - Megalong Valley family-friendly for renters?
Blackheath - Megalong Valley has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $380/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
How far is Blackheath - Megalong Valley from the Sydney CBD?
Blackheath - Megalong Valley is approximately 90km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 100-115 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Blackheath - Megalong Valley?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Blackheath - Megalong Valley is $380. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $380 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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