Blakehurst (NSW)

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According to evaluation of ABS demographic updates covering the surrounding territory and address data verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Blakehurst has an estimated population of 7,102 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 450 people (6.8%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,652 people. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,068, which Districts calculated using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside 98 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 3,048 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of domestic areas analyzed by Districts. The 6.8% expansion rate in the suburb of Blakehurst since the 2021 census was higher than that of the broader SA4 region (6.5%), making it a regional leader in population growth. This growth was mostly fueled by arrivals from overseas, who made up approximately 95.0% of the total population gains recently.

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The suburb of Blakehurst possesses a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate standing at just 0.7%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 2.8%, according to Districts compilations of statistical data. By March 2026, there were 4,248 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate sat at 3.4% below the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney. The workforce participation rate is relatively typical, registering at 71.7% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census responses indicated that a substantial 48.4% of workers operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Blakehurst records a median taxpayer income of $58,704 and an average of $86,693. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $64,762 for the median and $95,640 for the average as of March 2026. Census data shows that weekly household incomes are exceptionally high, placing in the 90th percentile at $2,474. The local income distribution is led by the $4000+ weekly bracket, which accounts for 29.1% of residents (2,066 people), differing from the broader region where the - range is the largest at . Affluence is prominent, with of households earning more than per week, which helps sustain premium local retail and services. Housing expenses absorb of incomes, but strong earnings ensure that disposable income remains in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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The residential mix in the suburb of Blakehurst at the time of the latest Census was composed of 86.0% separate houses and 14.0% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwelling types across the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates were notably higher than the metropolitan average, with 46.1% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (39.3%) or rented (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,208 was considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. Nationally, the suburb of Blakehurst has mortgage repayments well above the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents that are significantly higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.3%, consisting of couples with children at 48.5%, couples without children at 23.6%, and single-parent households at 9.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.7% of households, with single-person households representing 15.8% and group shared households making up 1.1%. The median household occupancy of 3.1 persons is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The educational profile of the population is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates at 36.7% of residents aged 15 and over, exceeding the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational qualifications are also widely held, with 27.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 15.6%.

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Transport analysis indicates there are 43 active public transport stops in the suburb of Blakehurst, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,111 passenger trips per week. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 129 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 88% and trains accounting for 7%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 48.4%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.

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Public health metrics show excellent outcomes throughout the suburb of Blakehurst, characterized by low rates of mortality and chronic illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, held by approximately 61% of the population (4,341 people), compared to a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Blakehurst displays high levels of cultural diversity, with 33.9% of residents born outside Australia and 47.8% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 66.6% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Blakehurst is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 55 - 64 years (13.7%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small (9.5%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased from 13.6% to 15.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 6.0% to 7.4%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.4% to 12.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, projections suggest significant demographic shifts. The cohort aged to is expected to grow by people (), rising from to . Residents aged and older are projected to account for of the total population growth. In contrast, the to age group is projected to grow by a modest , adding just residents.

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Blakehurst currently has an estimated 262 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 165 children aged 0-2 and 110 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 273 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 532. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.