Blacktown

Blacktown is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 34 and a much lower proportion of seniors than most areas. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure.

The community is highly multicultural, with 50.1% of residents born overseas—far above the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Indian, Filipino, and Chinese ancestries are prominent alongside Australian and English heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi, Hindi, and Arabic are common, and the rate of people speaking little or no English is well above the national average.

Residents are far less likely to report no religion compared to the rest of the state. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.8%, followed by Hinduism at 14.5% and Islam at 7.5%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure, reaching 63.0%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,774, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national averages.

People with long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas. The rate of mental health conditions is also a little below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level and well below the national average. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most other areas.

There are 876 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, one of the largest counts for this level. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $627, which is a little above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which is higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.6% of families.

Renting is very common, with 43.4% of households renting—far above the national average. Home ownership is lower than usual, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 252 stops and 43 routes serving the area. This makes it a hub for commuting, though 42.7% of people still mainly use a car to get to work.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are a major factor, with 21.4% arriving from abroad, well above the national rate.

The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or transport and warehousing.

The area is very walkable, with 91.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and a park.