Blacktown (NSW)

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According to the evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Blacktown has an estimated population of approximately 54,183 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 3,222 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 50,961 people. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 53,968, which was estimated by Districts analyzing the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) combined with an extra 823 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such population levels result in a density of 3,373 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Blacktown in the highest quartile of all national areas evaluated by Districts. The 6.3% population growth of the suburb of Blacktown since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (4.3%), making it a regional growth leader. Population growth in the area was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the total population gains in recent times.

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The suburb of Blacktown has a highly educated labor force with representation across diverse industries, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.6% over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of regional data. As of March 2026, there are 29,396 residents employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is generally close to the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census details indicate that a substantial 30.5% of residents worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Blacktown are below the national average based on the latest financial year 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts. In the suburb of Blacktown, the median taxpayer income is $50,018 and the average taxpayer income is $57,266, compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $55,180 (median) and $63,176 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively modest in the suburb of Blacktown, sitting between the 40th and 51st percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, accounting for 37.2% of residents (20,156 people), which is similar to the broader region where this group accounts for . Affordability pressures are high, with only of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the th percentile, and the local SEIFA income ranking falls in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the residential mix in the suburb of Blacktown consisted of 65.6% standalone houses and 34.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across the Sydney metro area. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Blacktown trailed the Sydney metro level, standing at 22.4%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (32.9%) or rented (44.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,094 was well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to $470 for Sydney metro. Across the country, mortgage payments in the suburb of Blacktown are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 74.9%, consisting of couples with children (39.0%), couples without children (21.1%), and single parent households (12.8%). The remaining 25.1% are non-family households, with single person households accounting for 20.5% and group households making up 4.6%. The median household size of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The proportion of residents in the suburb of Blacktown with university qualifications is 33.0%, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%, suggesting the area remains competitive educationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational and technical training is prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (17.4%).

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Public transport data shows 349 active transit stops operating in the suburb of Blacktown, consisting of both train stations and bus stops. These transit points are serviced by 109 distinct routes, delivering a total of 20,337 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 76%, followed by trains at 13% and buses at 6%. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.2. A substantial 30.5% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of Blacktown are generally in line with national averages, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses. The frequency of common medical conditions in the general population is standard, although it is higher than the national average among older age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low at roughly 50% of the population (~26,885 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Blacktown ranks among the most culturally diverse localities nationally, with 57.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 53.4% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.5% of the population. The most notable difference from broader patterns is in the Other religious category, which represents 10.2% of the population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 1.4%.

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The median age in the suburb of Blacktown is 34 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Blacktown has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (18.5%) but a smaller share of people aged 75 - 84 (4.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 6.8% to 7.4% of the population, while the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 7.1% to 6.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest notable shifts for the suburb of Blacktown, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow the most at , adding residents to reach a total of while declines are expected in the to and to age brackets.

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Blacktown currently has an estimated 3,521 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 2,048 children aged 0-2 and 1,365 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 3,480 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 5,147. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.