KateS1

Bus passes through every hour and there is a primary school at the end of the street. There are also a strip of shops (take away, restaurant, KFC etc) just a 3 minute walk from this street.

I have lived here for 6 years and counting!

In a nutshell:
-The outer borders for Blacktown (especially the streets on the Woodcroft and Marayong borders) seem to be the best for low traffic, quiet type streets and living.
-It's pretty safe overall. Stick to basic safety measures as you would in any suburb. I personally have yet to have an issue of any sort.
-Affordable, but prices are steadily increasing.
-Excellent medical centres and well trained doctors.
-We have our own hospital for emergency care (where every second counts), unlike most suburbs.
-Public transport is extremely reliable and punctual.
-A shopping precinct with everything you could need (Hoyts cinema, many places to eat out/dine in, Target, Big W, Myer, Coles, Woolworths and innumerable other shops).
-The huge park on Richmond road is wonderful for Sunday BBQ's and afternoon trips to the park.
-A lot of families and retirees live here, so a lot of decent people to interact with.
-Walking past other people going for a stroll on the footpath, more likely than not you will be met with a hello and friendly smile.
-Easy access to M7, M2 and M4.

Cons:
-Not enough trees and greenery on the streets. I really wish the council would look at this issue!