Blackalls Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Blackalls Park NSW is 2,812 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackalls Park is $683 per week ($35,516 per year). Median rent in Blackalls Park is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Blackalls Park has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackalls Park has a population density of 925 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blackalls Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackalls Park is $1,600.

There were 37 recorded offences in Blackalls Park in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (12 offences).

Population
2,812
Census 2021
Median income
$683/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Blackalls Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Blackalls Park is $683 a week, 11% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,436th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlackalls ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$683/wk$765/wk −11%$766/wk
Household income$1,422/wk$1,704/wk −17%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$385/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,965/mo −19%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.6%22.6% +2.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Blackalls Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Blackalls Park Population

2,812 residents at the 2021 Census.

Blackalls Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$683/wk
$35,516 per year
Ranked 5,780 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Blackalls Park Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,422/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 24.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Blackalls Park against your income

About $6,162 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,072/wk
Rent share 24.6%

Blackalls Park Schools

11
schools nearby
6
government
983
avg ICSEA score
3,455
total students
Toronto Adventist School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 43 students
1173
ICSEA
Charlton Christian College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 831 students
1063
ICSEA
St Paul's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 636 students
1026
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 194 students
1023
ICSEA
Blackalls Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 217 students
966
ICSEA
Toronto High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 952 students
961
ICSEA
Fassifern Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 59 students
947
ICSEA
Toronto Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 201 students
910
ICSEA
Fennell Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
889
ICSEA
Biraban Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
871
ICSEA
Booragul Primary School Catholic
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Blackalls Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (1,389) Female 50.7% (1,427)

Population Density

925
people per km²
2,812 people · 3.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,831
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.4%
New Zealand
1.2%
Germany
0.4%
United States of America
0.4%
Scotland
0.4%
South Africa
0.3%
Nepal
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.4%
Nepali
0.2%
Khmer
0.1%
Russian
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Thai
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.5%
Australian
44.2%
Scottish
12.8%
Irish
11.2%
Australian Aboriginal
7.0%
German
4.2%
Italian
1.6%
Dutch
1.2%
Chinese
0.9%
Maori
0.7%
New Zealander
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.7%
Anglican
17.6%
Catholic
14.4%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Not stated
4.2%
Baptist
2.8%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.3% 1,036
Separated
3.3% 77
Divorced
10.2% 239
Widowed
7.0% 163
Never married
35.2% 824

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.1%
Couple: no children
29.4%
Couple: no children under 15
17.0%
One parent: no children under 15
10.0%
One parent: children under 15
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.2%
2 persons
36.6%
3 persons
12.8%
4 persons
14.2%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Blackalls Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,097 occupied private dwellings in Blackalls Park at the 2021 Census, 21.3% were rented, 38.6% owned outright and 37.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
38.6% 423 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.4% 410 dwellings
Rented
21.3% 234 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.8%
2 bedrooms
16.8%
3 bedrooms
53.9%
4 bedrooms
20.3%
5 bedrooms
4.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
3.0%
$600-$799/mo
4.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3 vehicles
12.3%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Blackalls Park

Employment

Employed full-time
32.7% 705 people
Employed part-time
20.4% 439 people
Unemployed
2.8% 61 people
Not in labour force
44.1% 951 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
21.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.2%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.8%
Sales Workers
6.8%
Managers
6.7%
Labourers
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.0%
Did not go to work
20.4%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Truck
0.6%
Train
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Walked only
0.4%
Other
0.3%
Bus
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
4.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
20.4%
Management & Commerce
18.4%
Health
14.2%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Education
9.0%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.6%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Information Technology
1.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.2%
Secondary: Government
24.5%
Vocational Education
14.8%
Pre-school
11.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Primary: Catholic
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Secondary: Catholic
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.9%
Has need for assistance
7.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
384
Asthma
149
Arthritis
135
Heart disease
106
Diabetes
103
Lung condition
74
Kidney disease
62
Cancer
60
Stroke
29
Dementia
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 345
Did not provide
84.6% 1,899

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.2% 298
Not a volunteer
86.8% 1,953

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
4.0% 90
Never served
95.9% 2,172

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.6%
1 child
8.3%
2 children
31.9%
3 children
20.6%
4 children
9.2%
5+ children
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
25
1961: 1970
54
1971: 1980
29
1981: 1990
28
1991: 2000
29
2001: 2010
26
2011: 2015
26
2016
5
2017
4
2018
4
2019
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,378
Moved from NSW
218
Moved: same area (SA2)
69
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
26.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.7%
Step family: no other children
14.7%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Other couple: children only
1.3%
Step family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Blackalls Park Crime Statistics

37 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
12
Assault
8
Other Against Person
8
Theft
4
Property Damage
3
Sexual Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Blackalls Park

The closest suburb to Blackalls Park is Toronto, 1.6 km away.

Toronto
1.6 km away · income $581/wk · rent $320/wk
Fennell Bay
2.4 km away · income $700/wk · rent $368/wk
Kilaben Bay
3.0 km away · income $859/wk · rent $390/wk
Bolton Point
3.1 km away · income $623/wk · rent $267/wk
Woodrising
3.1 km away · income $718/wk · rent $378/wk
Booragul
4.1 km away · income $613/wk · rent $320/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Blackalls Park

What is the population of Blackalls Park NSW?

The population of Blackalls Park NSW is 2,812 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 925 people per km². Blackalls Park is ranked #2,522 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blackalls Park?

The median personal income in Blackalls Park NSW is $683 per week, or $35,516 per year. The median household income is $1,422 per week. Family income is $1,831 per week. Blackalls Park is ranked #5,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blackalls Park?

Median rent in Blackalls Park NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Blackalls Park ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackalls Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackalls Park NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackalls Park?

The median age in Blackalls Park NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackalls Park a good suburb to live in?

Blackalls Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,812. The median income is $683/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10389. All dollar figures in AUD.