Blacktown, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Blacktown NSW is 50,961 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blacktown is $757 per week ($39,364 per year). Median rent in Blacktown is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Blacktown has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Blacktown has a population density of 3,172 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blacktown is India. The most common religion is Catholic (21.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blacktown is $2,094.

There were 2,052 recorded offences in Blacktown in 2025-26, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (620 offences).

Population
50,961
Census 2021
Median income
$757/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

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

Blacktown vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Blacktown is $757 a week, in line with the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,123rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 22.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 years younger 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.
MeasureBlacktownTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$757/wk$765/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$1,774/wk$1,704/wk +4%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,094/mo$1,965/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.5%22.6% −0.0 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 Blacktown, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Blacktown Population

50,961 residents at the 2021 Census.

Blacktown Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$757/wk
$39,364 per year
Ranked 4,390 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,094/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

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

Blacktown Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,774/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 22.5%

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

Median rent in Blacktown against your income

About $7,687 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,374/wk
Rent share 22.5%

Blacktown Schools

30
schools nearby
17
government
1007
avg ICSEA score
13,722
total students
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 389 students
1076
ICSEA
St Andrews Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 796 students
1074
ICSEA
Tyndale Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 816 students
1066
ICSEA
St Michael's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 631 students
1065
ICSEA
St Patrick's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 295 students
1058
ICSEA
Blacktown Boys High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 898 students
1053
ICSEA
Nagle College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 532 students
1048
ICSEA
Blacktown Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,080 students
1046
ICSEA
Blacktown South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 936 students
1042
ICSEA
Blacktown North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 354 students
1042
ICSEA
St Bernadette's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 226 students
1036
ICSEA
Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,014 students
1016
ICSEA
Bert Oldfield Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 175 students
1015
ICSEA
Marayong South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 286 students
1010
ICSEA
Seven Hills West Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 324 students
1001
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 30 schools.

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

All schools near Blacktown, with a map

Blacktown Map

Blacktown, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Blacktown, New South Wales: 33.7765°S, 150.9034°E

Blacktown Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (30)

People in Blacktown

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (25,765) Female 49.4% (25,196)

Population Density

3,172
people per km²
50,961 people · 16.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,935
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

India
16.6%
Philippines
5.5%
China
2.4%
Fiji
1.9%
New Zealand
1.8%
Sri Lanka
1.5%
Nepal
1.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
10.2%
Hindi
4.4%
Arabic
4.1%
Tagalog
3.1%
Gujarati
2.8%
Mandarin
2.5%
Tamil
2.1%

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

Ancestry

Australian
15.7%
English
14.6%
Indian
14.5%
Filipino
7.2%
Chinese
5.3%
Irish
3.8%
Scottish
3.2%
Italian
2.3%
Lebanese
2.1%
Maltese
2.0%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%

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

Catholic
21.7%
No religion
16.8%
Hinduism
14.5%
Other religions
9.4%
Sikhism
8.7%
Not stated
7.9%
Islam
7.5%
Anglican
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.9% 20,527
Separated
3.5% 1,428
Divorced
7.1% 2,917
Widowed
5.0% 2,069
Never married
34.5% 14,199

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.9%
Couple: no children
20.2%
Couple: no children under 15
17.9%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%
One parent: children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.5%
2 persons
27.0%
3 persons
20.2%
4 persons
18.6%
5 persons
7.9%
6+ persons
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Blacktown

Housing Tenure

Of the 16,495 occupied private dwellings in Blacktown at the 2021 Census, 43.4% were rented, 21.7% owned outright and 31.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 201 dwellings
Owned outright
21.7% 3,575 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.8% 5,249 dwellings
Rented
43.4% 7,162 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 303 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
77.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
17.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
25.6%
3 bedrooms
43.9%
4 bedrooms
21.4%
5 bedrooms
4.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.9%
1 vehicle
42.3%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3 vehicles
10.3%
4+ vehicles
5.1%

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

Work, income and education in Blacktown

Employment

Employed full-time
34.7% 12,153 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 6,482 people
Unemployed
4.8% 1,672 people
Not in labour force
42.0% 14,703 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.8%
Managers
9.0%
Labourers
7.3%
Sales Workers
6.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.6%
$4,000+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.1%
Did not go to work
20.9%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Train
4.7%
Bus
2.4%
Walked only
2.1%
Truck
1.1%
Other
1.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.3%

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

Bachelor Degree
36.0%
Certificate III/IV
23.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
16.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.3%
Engineering
16.2%
Information Technology
11.5%
Health
11.0%
Society & Culture
10.9%
Education
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Architecture & Building
3.7%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.9%
Secondary: Government
19.0%
Vocational Education
18.0%
Pre-school
10.2%
Primary: Catholic
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
8.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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
86.8%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
7.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3,082
Diabetes
1,652
Asthma
1,412
Arthritis
1,104
Heart disease
1,031
Lung condition
679
Kidney disease
436
Cancer
412
Stroke
357
Dementia
158

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 3,886
Did not provide
89.7% 33,934

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.5% 3,231
Not a volunteer
91.5% 34,786

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 23
Current ADF: Reserves
0.0% 14
Previously served
1.1% 406
Never served
98.8% 37,772

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.8%
1 child
17.3%
2 children
26.6%
3 children
12.9%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
150
1951: 1960
490
1961: 1970
961
1971: 1980
987
1981: 1990
2,066
1991: 2000
3,307
2001: 2010
6,385
2011: 2015
3,930
2016
1,206
2017
1,403
2018
1,657
2019
1,811
2020
480
2021
120

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

Population Mobility

16.2%
moved in the last year
46.3%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39,352
Moved from NSW
5,350
Moved: same area (SA2)
1,407
Moved from overseas
435
Moved from VIC
129
Moved from QLD
91
Moved from ACT
26
Moved from SA
19
Moved from WA
17
Moved from NT
10
Moved from TAS
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5: 14 hours
22.0%
15: 29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
40.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.9%
Step family: no other children
6.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%
Other couple: children only
0.4%
Step family: other children present
0.1%
Blended family: other children present
0.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Blacktown Crime Statistics

2,052 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Traffic
620
Other Against Property
402
Theft
396
Assault
201
Other Against Person
132
Drug Offences
120
Property Damage
95
Weapons
39
Sexual Offences
37
Robbery
7
Domestic Violence
3

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Blacktown

The closest suburb to Blacktown is Prospect (NSW), 2.8 km away.

Prospect (NSW)
2.8 km away · income $841/wk · rent $435/wk
Lalor Park
3.1 km away · income $691/wk · rent $350/wk
Woodcroft (NSW)
3.2 km away · income $861/wk · rent $470/wk
Marayong
3.3 km away · income $680/wk · rent $379/wk
Doonside
3.5 km away · income $647/wk · rent $350/wk
Seven Hills (NSW)
3.6 km away · income $780/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blacktown

What is the population of Blacktown NSW?

The population of Blacktown NSW is 50,961 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,172 people per km². Blacktown is ranked #7 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blacktown?

The median personal income in Blacktown NSW is $757 per week, or $39,364 per year. The median household income is $1,774 per week. Family income is $1,935 per week. Blacktown is ranked #4,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blacktown?

Median rent in Blacktown NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Blacktown ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blacktown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blacktown NSW is $2,094. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blacktown?

The median age in Blacktown NSW is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blacktown a good suburb to live in?

Blacktown is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50,961. The median income is $757/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 10396. All dollar figures in AUD.