Blacktown (North) - Marayong

The area is much younger than most, with 20.4% of people under 15 and a typical age of 34. Seniors make up only 13.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Birthplace diversity is very high, with 46.9% of people born overseas—far above the 27.7% national average. Indian and Filipino ancestries are prominent, following Australian and English backgrounds.

Language diversity is striking, as 48.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, while 6.6% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here; only 18.4% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism is a significant faith for 11.9% of the community.

Education levels have risen sharply since 2011, with 61.5% of residents now completing Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 26.7%, which is about the same as the national average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,944, which is a little below the national figure of $2,120. While most incomes have risen since 2011, the number of people earning over $2,000 a week remains lower than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 24.2% of people. However, 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than the national average, with only 7.9% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children is common, with 26.3% of the population providing this support.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, but they face challenges, with an unemployment rate of 13.5% and a Year 12 completion rate of 29.5%, both well below national figures.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 16.8% of households.

Renting is very common, with 40.5% of households renting their homes—well above the national figure of 30.6%. While 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 22.6% are owned outright.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also much more common than the national average, at 27.7%.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also very common, making up 19.4% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or transport and warehousing.

The area has a high number of businesses—over 1,800—but its overall advantage score is lower than 60% of similar areas, reflecting limited access to money and resources.

The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,001mm compared to the New South Wales average of 515mm.

This is a very walkable suburb, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 87.9% within walking distance of groceries.