Blacktown - North

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 33 and a high percentage of children under 15. Population growth has been massive, adding about 67,994 people since 2011. Seniors make up only 7.5% of the community, which is far below the state average.

Born overseas, 47.1% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Indian ancestry is the most common, at 20.4%, followed by Australian and English heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 48.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state figure and has risen by 16 points since 2011; Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages.

Many residents identify with a faith, as those with no religion (17.9%) are far fewer than in most other areas. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.6%, followed by Hinduism at 19.0%.

The community is highly qualified, with 40.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 16 points since 2011, with many degrees in management and engineering.

Earnings are much higher than the usual area, with 41.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly personal income is $1,072, which is well above the state and national figures.

Residents generally report good health, as those with long-term health conditions (18.7%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) are both well below the national average. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 36.3% of people providing this support. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas and has fallen since 2011.

There are 2,245 First Nations people in the area. They experience a much lower unemployment rate (6.2%) and higher typical incomes than those in most other similar areas.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.3 people per home. Most families are couples with children (75.6%), while very few people live alone.

Large separate houses are the norm, with 89.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. However, ownership is often tied to debt, as 55.5% have a mortgage and the typical monthly payment is a high $2,700.

Working from home is very common, used by 43% of the workforce. While most homes have at least one car, public transport use for commuting is low at 2.9%.

The population is very mobile, with 53.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national figure.

Job rates are strong, with 69.8% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is largely professional, with many employed in health care and social assistance.

The area continues to expand rapidly, with a population estimate of 184,728. Growth since 2021 has been 28.5%, which is far above the state average.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 942mm, which is far above the state figure. Maximum temperatures average around 25.3 degrees.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or transport stop. However, the area is less walkable for daily needs, as fewer than half of residents can reach groceries within 15 minutes.