Blackwall (NSW)

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According to the latest investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region combined with recent address verifications performed by Districts since the Census, Blackwall (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 1,940 as of May 2026. This represents a minor decrease of 1 people (0.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 1,941 people. The estimation is based on a resident population of 1,938 calculated by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 12 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Blackwall (NSW) has a population density of 1,701 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations evaluated by Districts. In contrast to the 0.1% dip in Blackwall (NSW) since the census, the broader SA3 area expanded by 2.6%, displaying contrasting demographic patterns. The primary driver of local growth was overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive contributor to population increases in recent times.

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Blackwall has a skilled resident workforce with good representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and annual job growth estimated at 3.4% using aggregated statistical data from Districts. There are 951 employed residents as of March 2026, matching the Greater Sydney unemployment rate of 4.1%, though the local participation rate of 60.0% is much lower than the metropolitan figure of 69.1%. Census records show a substantial 36.2% of the local workforce operating from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023, personal incomes in Blackwall exceed the national benchmarks, showing a median value of $53,531 and an average of $71,974. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $59,055 for the median and $79,402 for the average as of March 2026. However, the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, sitting between the 32nd and 34th percentiles. The largest income group comprises 31.6% of residents (613 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.9% fall into this range. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, which places the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the community in the th decile for income.

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The housing stock in Blackwall at the time of the last Census consisted of 71.2% separate houses and 28.9% alternative housing forms like semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to a metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were high compared to the capital city, with 36.7% owning outright, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (31.5%) or rented (31.9%). Median monthly mortgage costs of $2,024 and weekly rents of $390 were both lower than the metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 64.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 20.6%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single parents at 14.6%. The remaining 35.1% are non-family households, which are mostly lone persons at 31.7% and group households at 3.5%. The typical household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the metropolitan average of 2.7.

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The community has relatively low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 20.8% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 30.1%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Blackwall (NSW) include 31 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 23 distinct routes that deliver a total of 660 passenger journeys each week. Local access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 85 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Blackwall (NSW) is predominantly residential, meaning most workers travel out of the area, with 83% commuting by car and 10% by train. Private vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per household. A high 36.2% of working residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators present challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates, though private health coverage is high, encompassing approximately 55% of residents (~1,074 people). This rate is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%.

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Cultural diversity measures are low, with 81.5% of the local population born in Australia, 88.8% holding citizenship, and 92.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 53.3%. Jewish residents represent 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 45 years in Blackwall (NSW) is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The suburb of Blackwall (NSW) has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (13.0%) and a lower share of residents aged 25 - 34 (10.8%) than Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 85+ group decreased from 2.3% to 1.7%. By 2041, projections suggest major changes in the age distribution of the suburb of Blackwall (NSW). The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 28% (55 people), rising from to . Residents aged and over are expected to represent of overall population growth, whereas the to and to age groups are projected to contract.

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Blackwall currently has an estimated 108 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 60 children aged 0-2 and 40 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 91 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 153. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.