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Blacktown - South

60 km²

A strong employment rate for First Nations residents marks the character of Blacktown - South. This is a highly accessible part of Greater Sydney where most people live within a short walk of their daily needs. The community is diverse and inclusive, with a significant First Nations population and a very walkable urban layout. It offers a convenient lifestyle where public transport and services are close to home for the vast majority of residents.

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First Nations

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First Nations people are well represented here, with 1,103 residents and an unemployment rate of 10.3% that is lower than most similar areas. The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 23, and Year 12 completion is higher than in most other areas.

1,103 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

35.5% Year 12 Here 35.5% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

10.3% Unemployment Here 10.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$560 Median income Here $560 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,542 Household income Here $1,542 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with 98.9% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport and 86.3% within 15 minutes of groceries. This is far above the New South Wales average, and most residents have easy, flat access to schools, parks, and health services.

6.8 Walk score

6.6 Types ≤15 min