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Bligh Park

NSW 2756LGA: City of Hawkesbury

Investment Score

72

/100

AI Intelligence Summary

Bligh Park is a semi-rural suburb located 56km northwest of Sydney CBD in the Hawkesbury City Council area. This family-oriented community offers affordable housing on larger blocks, making it particularly attractive to first home buyers and families seeking value for money within commuting distance of Sydney. The suburb predominantly features detached houses with limited apartment developments, maintaining a quiet residential character. Property values have shown steady growth driven by Sydney's housing market pressures and the area's affordability advantage over inner Sydney suburbs. The community enjoys access to natural attractions including nearby national parks, though residents rely heavily on private vehicles due to limited public transport options. Shopping and major amenities require travel to nearby Richmond or Windsor. The area benefits from planned Western Sydney infrastructure improvements and is experiencing steady population growth as part of the broader Hawkesbury region expansion, positioning it well for continued development while preserving its semi-rural lifestyle appeal.

Strengths

  • Affordable housing compared to inner Sydney suburbs
  • Larger residential blocks offering space and privacy
  • Strong family-oriented community atmosphere
  • Access to natural attractions and national parks

Opportunities

  • Benefit from Western Sydney infrastructure development
  • Continued population growth driving housing demand
  • Potential for future transport improvements
  • Development of local amenities as population grows

Considerations

  • Limited public transport connectivity
  • Reliance on private vehicles for daily transport
  • Distance from major shopping and entertainment precincts
  • Limited local employment opportunities

Property Market

Median House

$720K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Unit

$480K

+5.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$620K

Rent (House)

$580/wk

Rent (Unit)

$470/wk

Days on Market

42

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Auction Clearance

68.0%

Price Growth

Type1 Year3 Year5 Year
House+6.8%+18.5%+32.0%
Unit+5.2%+15.8%+28.5%

Rental Yields

House Yield

4.2%

Unit Yield

5.1%

Townhouse Yield

4.5%

Investment Scorecard

Overall Investment Score72/100
Growth Potential75/100
Cashflow Score68/100
Risk Score (lower = safer)65/100
Affordability Index78/100

Demand/Supply Ratio: 1.40

Demand exceeds supply — favourable for sellers

Tax & Financial Intelligence

CPA-grade analysis for Bligh Park at median house price

Standard transfer
$26,930
First Home Buyer
Exempt

Save $26,930

Foreign buyer surcharge
$57,600

+8% surcharge

Annual rent income
$30,160

$580/wk

Interest (80% LVR @ 6.5%)
-$37,440
Other expenses (~2.5%)
-$18,000
Net rental position
-$25,280

Negatively geared

Tax benefit (39% MTR)
+$9,859

Reduces taxable income

After-tax holding cost
$15,421/yr

~$297/week

Based on 6.4% p.a. growth (from 5-year trend), 50% CGT discount, 39% MTR

5-Year Hold

Est. value
$981,840
Capital gain
$231,310
After discount
$115,655
CGT payable
$45,105

10-Year Hold

Est. value
$1.34M
Capital gain
$588,372
After discount
$294,186
CGT payable
$114,733

Investor Quick Summary

Entry cost (stamp duty)

$26,930

After-tax yield

2.56%

Weekly holding cost

$297/wk

10yr CGT (est.)

$114,733

Estimates based on FY2025 NSW rates at median house price. Assumes 80% LVR, 6.5% interest rate, 39% marginal tax rate ($135K-$190K bracket). Individual circumstances vary. This is general information only and not personal financial advice. Consult your CPA before making investment decisions. Local Knowledge Pty Ltd — Registered Tax Agent.

Demographics

Population

3,200

Median Age

38

Median Income

$78K

per annum

Family Households

68.0%

Professionals

35.0%

University Educated

28.0%

Unemployment

4.2%

Born Overseas

32.0%

Dwelling Mix

Houses: 85%Units: 8%Townhouses: 7%Total: 1,280

Lifestyle & Community

Walkability35/100
Public Transport3/10
Schools Rating6/10
Safety8/10
Family Friendly8/10
Cafes & Restaurants

8

Parks

6

Hospitals

1

Distance to CBD

56.0 km

Nearest Station: Richmond Station

Semi-rural living with access to natural attractions, parks, and outdoor recreation while maintaining connectivity to Sydney

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Data sourced from multiple sources. Last updated 27 March 2026.

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