Blacksmiths, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Blacksmiths NSW is 1,881 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blacksmiths is $636 per week ($33,072 per year). Median rent in Blacksmiths is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Blacksmiths has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Blacksmiths has a population density of 966 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blacksmiths is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blacksmiths is $1,733.

There were 24 recorded offences in Blacksmiths in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (8 offences).

Population
1,881
Census 2021
Median income
$636/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

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

Blacksmiths vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Blacksmiths is $636 a week, 17% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,618th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $5 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 31.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 50, 7 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlacksmithsTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$636/wk$765/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,252/wk$1,704/wk −27%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$385/wk +1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,965/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age5043 +7 yrs42
Rent share of household income31.2%22.6% +8.6 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 Blacksmiths, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Blacksmiths Population

1,881 residents at the 2021 Census.

Blacksmiths Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$636/wk
$33,072 per year
Ranked 6,506 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Blacksmiths Rent Prices & Affordability

31% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,252/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 31.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Blacksmiths against your income

About $5,425 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $862/wk
Rent share 31.2%

Blacksmiths Schools

6
schools nearby
5
government
984
avg ICSEA score
1,051
total students
St Patrick's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 165 students
1041
ICSEA
Caves Beach Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 349 students
1019
ICSEA
Blacksmiths Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 103 students
1004
ICSEA
Pelican Flat Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 94 students
981
ICSEA
Marks Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 141 students
935
ICSEA
Swansea Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 199 students
923
ICSEA

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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Blacksmiths, New South Wales: 33.0736°S, 151.6520°E

Blacksmiths Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (6)

People in Blacksmiths

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (920) Female 51.1% (962)

Population Density

966
people per km²
1,881 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,783
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
1.5%
New Zealand
0.9%
South Africa
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
South Korea
0.2%
Chile
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

German
0.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Korean
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
45.3%
Australian
43.4%
Scottish
11.6%
Irish
11.1%
Australian Aboriginal
7.1%
German
3.7%
Welsh
1.4%
Italian
1.3%
Dutch
1.2%
Maori
0.6%
Filipino
0.5%

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
44.2%
Catholic
18.0%
Anglican
17.7%
Not stated
5.7%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.8%
Baptist
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.7% 711
Separated
4.4% 71
Divorced
11.5% 188
Widowed
7.9% 129
Never married
32.5% 529

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
31.6%
Couple: children under 15
28.8%
Couple: no children under 15
19.4%
One parent: no children under 15
10.2%
One parent: children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.1%
2 persons
36.9%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
12.3%
5 persons
5.9%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Blacksmiths

Housing Tenure

Of the 769 occupied private dwellings in Blacksmiths at the 2021 Census, 22.2% were rented, 48.1% owned outright and 27.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
48.1% 370 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.3% 210 dwellings
Rented
22.2% 171 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.7%
2 bedrooms
29.2%
3 bedrooms
38.4%
4 bedrooms
21.5%
5 bedrooms
4.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
7.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.3%
1 vehicle
39.0%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
6.6%

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

Work, income and education in Blacksmiths

Employment

Employed full-time
30.0% 441 people
Employed part-time
19.9% 293 people
Unemployed
3.5% 52 people
Not in labour force
46.5% 683 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.5%
Managers
14.1%
Community & Personal Service
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Sales Workers
7.2%
Labourers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
23.2%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Walked only
2.0%
Bicycle
0.9%
Other
0.8%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%

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
50.1%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Certificate I/II
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.9%
Engineering
19.6%
Architecture & Building
12.8%
Society & Culture
10.7%
Education
10.3%
Health
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Information Technology
1.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.1%
Secondary: Government
25.3%
Secondary: Catholic
13.0%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Pre-school
9.7%
Primary: Catholic
4.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%

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
87.6%
Has need for assistance
7.5%
Need for assistance not stated
5.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
201
Arthritis
116
Asthma
81
Heart disease
79
Diabetes
72
Lung condition
58
Cancer
38
Kidney disease
32
Stroke
25
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 212
Did not provide
86.1% 1,314

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.5% 237
Not a volunteer
84.5% 1,294

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.2% 49
Never served
96.8% 1,494

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.7%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
38.6%
3 children
19.9%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
14
1981: 1990
10
1991: 2000
7
2001: 2010
9
2011: 2015
6
2017
4
2018
3
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

12.6%
moved in the last year
34.9%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,548
Moved from NSW
161
Moved: same area (SA2)
46
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.6%
Step family: no other children
19.1%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Blacksmiths Crime Statistics

24 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
8
Theft
7
Other Against Person
6
Property Damage
2
Assault
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Blacksmiths

The closest suburb to Blacksmiths is Marks Point, 1.6 km away.

Marks Point
1.6 km away · income $659/wk · rent $318/wk
Swansea (NSW)
2.1 km away · income $569/wk · rent $330/wk
Belmont South
2.4 km away · income $643/wk · rent $273/wk
Caves Beach
3.9 km away · income $711/wk · rent $420/wk
Belmont (NSW)
5.3 km away · income $697/wk · rent $340/wk
Coal Point
5.4 km away · income $901/wk · rent $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blacksmiths

What is the population of Blacksmiths NSW?

The population of Blacksmiths NSW is 1,881 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 966 people per km². Blacksmiths is ranked #3,118 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blacksmiths?

The median personal income in Blacksmiths NSW is $636 per week, or $33,072 per year. The median household income is $1,252 per week. Family income is $1,783 per week. Blacksmiths is ranked #6,506 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blacksmiths?

Median rent in Blacksmiths NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 31.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Blacksmiths ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blacksmiths?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blacksmiths NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blacksmiths?

The median age in Blacksmiths NSW is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blacksmiths a good suburb to live in?

Blacksmiths is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,881. The median income is $636/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10395. All dollar figures in AUD.