Blacktown (East) - Kings Park

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a very low proportion of seniors compared to the state. Its population grew by 9.6% since 2011 to reach 17,032 people.

This is a diverse community where 51.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and English ancestries are common, alongside Filipino and Chinese heritage.

More than half of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, and 7.7% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 18.5% who claim no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith, followed by Hinduism at 15.4%.

The area has a well-educated workforce, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 65.6%.

Typical household income is $1,753 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal incomes are average, the proportion of high earners is lower than in most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Volunteering is much lower than most areas at 8.3%. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework compared to the national average.

There are 282 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $702, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.7 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 62.1% of households.

Renting is very common, with 49.4% of households renting—far above the national average. Detached houses are less common than usual, and 35.9% of people live in flats or apartments.

The area is very well connected, with nearly 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While 26.5% of people now work from home, 6.7% still commute via public transport.

The community is highly mobile, with 46.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 26.4% of the population.

Unemployment is 7.5%, which is higher than the national average. Many residents work in health care, transport, and retail trade.

The area is a major business hub with 3,093 businesses. However, it ranks lower than most areas for overall access to money and resources.

The area receives 1,001mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.5. Most residents can easily reach groceries, schools, and parks within a 15-minute walk.