Blacktown

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, and 19.6% of residents are children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up just 13.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas, 45.8% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Filipino are the most common ancestries after Australian and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 47.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 18.4% of people with no religion is far below the national figure. Hinduism is a significant faith for 13.7% of the community.

Education levels have risen since 2011, with 27.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 62.8%.

Typical household income is $1,887 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While high-earners have increased since 2011, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week remains lower than most areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most areas, with 24.4% having a chronic condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the national average at 6.4%.

Volunteering is quite low here at 9.0%, which is well below the state average. Unpaid care for children is common at 25.7%, matching the state figure.

There are 3,140 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $528 is a little below the national figure, and 33.6% have completed Year 12, which is well below the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 64.7% of households.

Renting is much more common than in most areas, with 36.7% of households renting. Many homes are large, as 78.6% have three or more bedrooms, though the number of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.

While 29.9% of people now work from home, the area is well served by public transport with 725 stops. The number of weekly departures is well above the state average.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. About 37% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, and a lower than average 58% of adults are working or looking for work.

The population is estimated at 148,179, making it larger than about 87% of similar areas. Growth since 2021 has been 3.2%, which is lower than the state average.

The area receives far more rain than the state average, with 1,001mm annually. Average maximum temperatures are about the same as the state's 25.2 degrees.

Blacktown is very walkable, with 87.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport or a park.