Blackheath, New South Wales

Blackheath (postcode: 2785) is a town located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, between Katoomba and Mount Victoria in New South Wales, Australia. The town's altitude is about 1,065 m (3,494 ft) AHD  and it is located about 120 km (75 mi) west north-west of Sydney, 11 km (6.8 mi) north-west of Katoomba, and about 30 km (19 mi) south-east of Lithgow.

Blackheath
New South Wales
Town centre
Blackheath
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates33°38′02″S 150°17′05″E
Population4,479 (2021 census)
Established1815
Postcode(s)2785
Elevation1,066 m (3,497 ft)
Location
  • 120 km (75 mi) West-NW of Sydney CBD
  • 11 km (7 mi) NW of Katoomba
  • 30 km (19 mi) SE of Lithgow
LGA(s)City of Blue Mountains
State electorate(s)Blue Mountains
Federal division(s)Macquarie
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
17.2 °C
63 °F		 8.1 °C
47 °F		 966.6 mm
38.1 in
Suburbs around Blackheath:
Mount Victoria Blue Mountains National Park Blue Mountains National Park
Megalong Valley Blackheath Blue Mountains National Park
Megalong Valley Medlow Bath Blue Mountains National Park

Blackheath has a vibrant artistic community and hosts two monthly markets – the Blackheath Growers Market and The Blackheath Community Market, as well as annual Christmas markets, antique markets and bimonthly craft markets. The town has many community activities, such as the Blackheath Philosophy Forum, which was founded in 2002 to arrange public discussion forums on philosophy and related topics.

As Blackheath has grown, more and more shops have appeared. Various shops from the late 1800s still stand in Blackheath.

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