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Blacktown - West vs Prospect Reservoir

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 3.9 km apart · Blacktown - West profile · Prospect Reservoir profile

Blacktown - West Prospect Reservoir

Blacktown - West and Prospect Reservoir are neighbouring areas with very different scales. Blacktown - West is a busy residential hub where 47% of people were born overseas and 50.4% use a language other than English at home. It is very walkable, with 19.1% of the population being children and a typical household of 3.0 people. Prospect Reservoir is sparsely populated, with only 12 residents. It is mostly car-dependent and has a much higher typical weekly personal income of $1,208, compared to $749 in Blacktown - West.

Everyday life in both places shares a similar climate and an equal share of people who speak little or no English. However, the gap in typical weekly incomes has widened since 2016, growing from $258 to $459. While Blacktown - West has a much higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (25% compared to 0%), Prospect Reservoir has a higher share of people with no religion at 27.5%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +17,129 larger in Blacktown - West gap steady
17,141 84th pct 12 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16,156
  • First area, 2021: 17,141
  • Second area, 2011: 17
  • Second area, 2016: 40
  • Second area, 2021: 12
Median age in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +5 yrs older in Prospect Reservoir gap widening
35 yrs 21st pct 40 yrs 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
1.8% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
14.1% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
19.1% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
7.1% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%

Age structure

31.3% Young adults (25–44) +2.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
22.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
19.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
14.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
13.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

34.6% Never married +23.7 pts ▸ 58.3%
49.3% Married ◂ +24.3 pts 25.0%
6.9% Divorced ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.7% Widowed ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Separated ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Blacktown - West Prospect Reservoir

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Blacktown - West: 0.9% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Blacktown - West: 0.9% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Blacktown - West: 1.1% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Blacktown - West: 1.4% males, 1.7% females; 70–74 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Blacktown - West: 1.9% males, 1.9% females; 65–69 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Blacktown - West: 2.5% males, 2.4% females; 60–64 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Blacktown - West: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 55–59 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Blacktown - West: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 50–54 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Blacktown - West: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 45–49 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Blacktown - West: 3.5% males, 3.2% females; 40–44 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Blacktown - West: 4.0% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Blacktown - West: 3.9% males, 4.4% females; 30–34 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 25–29 in Blacktown - West: 4.5% males, 4.1% females; 25–29 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Blacktown - West: 4.3% males, 3.7% females; 20–24 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Blacktown - West: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Blacktown - West: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Blacktown - West: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Blacktown - West: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 0–4 in Prospect Reservoir: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

47.0% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 46.0%
  • First area, 2021: 47.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%

Country of birth

46.9% Australia +3.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.6% India ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% Philippines ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% China ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.1% Nepal ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% England ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.5% Italy ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

17.7% Australian +24.0 pts ▸ 41.7%
16.1% English ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
12.0% Indian ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
8.3% Filipino ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Chinese ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.0% Irish ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Scottish ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Italian ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.7% German ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Greek ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.6% Dutch ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Vietnamese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Language

50.4% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 47.5%
  • First area, 2021: 50.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
7.5% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%

Language used at home

43.0% English only ◂ +18.0 pts 25.0%
7.4% Punjabi ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.7% Arabic ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Hindi ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.7% Tagalog ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% Mandarin ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% Cantonese ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% Greek ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Religion

16.1% 4th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%

Religious affiliation

16.1% No religion +50.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
47.4% Christianity ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% Not stated +25.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.5% Hinduism ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
7.6% Islam ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other religions ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

60.5% 58th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 56.4%
  • First area, 2021: 60.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
25.0% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
5 64th pct —
1.53 33rd pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +21 more in Prospect Reservoir
33 74th pct 54 89th pct
2,892 77th pct —
578 70th pct —
1,004 45th pct —

Highest year of school

60.5% Year 12 ◂ +27.1 pts 33.3%
16.3% Year 10 ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
4.0% Year 11 ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

28.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.9 pts 27.3%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
20.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
11.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.3% Management & commerce +32.2 pts ▸ 54.5%
14.3% Engineering & related ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
9.8% Society & culture ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.2% Health ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.4% Information technology ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Education ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Architecture & building ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.4% Creative arts ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +$459 higher in Prospect Reservoir gap widening
$749 38th pct $1,208 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: $617
  • First area, 2021: $749
  • Second area, 2011: $387
  • Second area, 2016: $875
  • Second area, 2021: $1,208
Household income in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +$233 higher in Blacktown - West
$1,857 57th pct $1,624 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,556
  • First area, 2021: $1,857
  • Second area, 2011: $1,750
  • Second area, 2021: $1,624
Family income in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +$269 higher in Prospect Reservoir
$1,981 43rd pct $2,250 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,662
  • First area, 2021: $1,981
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
6.2% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
19.9% 48th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%

Household income distribution

36.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%
25.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
12.6% Under $650 ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.0% Under $650 ◂ +41.0 pts 0.0%
35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.0 pts 33.3%
13.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

24.4% 26th pct —
6.4% 21st pct —
7.2% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

4.0% Heart disease +29.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.8% Diabetes +18.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.5% Other condition ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Arthritis ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.7% Asthma ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.4% Mental health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.3% None ◂ +25.6 pts 41.7%
15.9% One condition +17.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
5.4% Two conditions ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
3.0% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

7.9% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
10.3% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
24.7% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
1.2% 13th pct —
19.3% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +317 larger in Blacktown - West
317 67th pct 0 0th pct
25 yrs 57th pct —
34.4% 27th pct —
7.3% 33rd pct —
$630 49th pct —
$1,837 58th pct —
4.1% 39th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +1.6 larger in Blacktown - West
3.0 89th pct 1.4 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.1
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4
14.5% 61st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
18.1% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%

Family composition

19.4% Couples without children +80.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
64.5% Couples with children ◂ +64.5 pts 0.0%
14.5% One-parent families ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
1.6% Other families ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

26.9% 2 people +35.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
20.8% 3 people ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
19.2% 4 people ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
18.1% 1 person ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
8.6% 5 people ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% 6 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +$120 higher in Prospect Reservoir
$410 67th pct $530 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $400
  • First area, 2021: $410
  • Second area, 2021: $530
Mortgage in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +$475 higher in Blacktown - West
$2,100 69th pct $1,625 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,950
  • First area, 2021: $2,100
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
People / bedroom in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +0.30 higher in Prospect Reservoir
0.90 86th pct 1.20 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.20
37.3% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 33.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.3%
24.9% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
77.5% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 79.2%
  • First area, 2021: 77.5%
79.4% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 81.4%
  • First area, 2021: 79.4%

How homes are owned or rented

37.3% Rented ◂ +37.3 pts 0.0%
34.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
24.9% Owned outright ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.3% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

77.5% Separate house ◂ +40.0 pts 37.5%
15.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +47.2 pts 0.0%
25.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%
16.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
7.0% 5 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
2.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

8.7% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
25.7% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
4.3% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
PT stops in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +12 more in Blacktown - West
79 79th pct 67 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +5,578.72 more in Prospect Reservoir
4.61 55th pct 5,583.33 100th pct
Departures/1k in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +890,288.4 more in Prospect Reservoir
1,128.3 62nd pct 891,416.7 100th pct
PT routes in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +1 more in Blacktown - West
6 43rd pct 5 36th pct
Stop walk in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +63 longer in Prospect Reservoir
5 50th pct 68 98th pct
Drive to city in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +63 longer in Prospect Reservoir
28 55th pct 91 87th pct
Reach 30 min in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +17,129 more in Blacktown - West
17,141 54th pct 12 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +46,807 more in Blacktown - West
46,819 52nd pct 12 0th pct
85 95th pct —

How people get to work

43.7% Car (driver) +56.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.7% Worked at home ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Train ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.4% Bus ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Walked ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.1% 1 vehicle +23.4 pts ▸ 62.5%
34.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
11.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.7% No vehicle ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% 4 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

39.1% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 39.1%
  • First area, 2021: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.5%
18.0% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%

Jobs & Industry

6.8% 84th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
56.1% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 61.0%
  • First area, 2021: 56.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.7%
56.3% 29th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 66.1%
  • First area, 2021: 56.3%

Industries people work in

14.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
10.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.9% Manufacturing ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.4% Construction ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education & training ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.6% Professional & technical ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% Finance & insurance ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Administrative & support ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.5% Professionals ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
14.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
14.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
11.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
10.7% Labourers ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.5% Community & personal service ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
8.0% Managers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Sales workers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

4 36th pct —
3 29th pct —
4 36th pct —
5 43rd pct —
969 38th pct —
ERP in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +17,915 higher in Blacktown - West
17,931 81st pct 16 0th pct
4.0% 45th pct —
Businesses in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +895 higher in Blacktown - West
1,508 76th pct 613 32nd pct

Environment & Climate

1,022 62nd pct 1,022 62nd pct
24.8 62nd pct 24.8 62nd pct
11.3 44th pct 11.3 44th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +3.6 higher in Blacktown - West
7.2 77th pct 3.6 26th pct
Types ≤15 min in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +4.1 more in Blacktown - West
7.1 77th pct 3.0 20th pct
15-min city in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +83.1 pts higher in Blacktown - West
95.6% 79th pct 12.5% 8th pct
Walk to shops in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +33.2 pts higher in Blacktown - West
96.1% 83rd pct 62.9% 50th pct
Walk to transit in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +10.8 pts higher in Blacktown - West
100.0% 100th pct 89.2% 47th pct
Walk to school in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +81.9 pts higher in Blacktown - West
97.5% 82nd pct 15.6% 8th pct
Walk to a park in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +31.3 pts higher in Blacktown - West
100.0% 100th pct 68.8% 22nd pct
Walk to health in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +69.7 pts higher in Blacktown - West
69.7% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +7,823.2 more in Prospect Reservoir
10.2 24th pct 7,833.3 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +115 higher in Blacktown - West
158 63rd pct 42 37th pct
Mean slope in Blacktown - Westin Prospect Reservoir +0.3 pts higher in Blacktown - West
5.6% 55th pct 5.3% 50th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blacktown - West vs Prospect Reservoir [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/116011561/blacktown-west/vs/116031318/prospect-reservoir