Bligh Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Bligh Park NSW is 6,220 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bligh Park is $935 per week ($48,620 per year). Median rent in Bligh Park is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Bligh Park has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bligh Park has a population density of 2,941 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bligh Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bligh Park is $2,167.

There were 50 recorded offences in Bligh Park in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (13 offences).

Population
6,220
Census 2021
Median income
$935/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

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

Bligh Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Bligh Park is $935 a week, 22% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 507th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $25 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 32, 11 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.
MeasureBligh ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$935/wk$765/wk +22%$766/wk
Household income$2,029/wk$1,704/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$385/wk +6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,965/mo +10%$1,733/mo
Median age3243 −11 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.2%22.6% −2.4 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 Bligh Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bligh Park Population

6,220 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bligh Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$935/wk
$48,620 per year
Ranked 1,767 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Bligh Park Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,029/wk
Median rent $410/wk
Rent to income 20.2%

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

Median rent in Bligh Park against your income

About $8,792 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $1,619/wk
Rent share 20.2%

Bligh Park Schools

7
schools nearby
4
government
960
avg ICSEA score
2,787
total students
St Matthew's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 303 students
1021
ICSEA
Bede Polding College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,101 students
1007
ICSEA
Chisholm Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 411 students
1005
ICSEA
Windsor Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 231 students
949
ICSEA
Windsor Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 125 students
944
ICSEA
Bligh Park Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 283 students
933
ICSEA
Windsor South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 333 students
858
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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Bligh Park Map

Bligh Park, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bligh Park, New South Wales: 33.6384°S, 150.8004°E

Bligh Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (7)

People in Bligh Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (3,043) Female 51.1% (3,176)

Population Density

2,941
people per km²
6,220 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
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
2.6%
New Zealand
1.3%
India
1.1%
South Africa
0.5%
Philippines
0.4%
Ireland
0.4%
Scotland
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
0.8%
Spanish
0.5%
Arabic
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Hindi
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Greek
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
46.0%
English
41.2%
Irish
10.7%
Scottish
10.0%
Australian Aboriginal
6.6%
Maltese
4.3%
German
3.2%
Italian
3.2%
Dutch
1.7%
Indian
1.2%
Filipino
1.0%

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
37.2%
Catholic
27.9%
Anglican
16.8%
Not stated
4.2%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Uniting Church
1.6%
Brethren
1.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.7% 2,092
Separated
4.1% 197
Divorced
9.6% 460
Widowed
3.3% 157
Never married
39.3% 1,884

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.3%
Couple: no children
21.0%
Couple: no children under 15
16.6%
One parent: children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.8%
2 persons
31.1%
3 persons
19.1%
4 persons
18.5%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bligh Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,205 occupied private dwellings in Bligh Park at the 2021 Census, 34.7% were rented, 19.4% owned outright and 44.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
19.4% 428 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.3% 976 dwellings
Rented
34.7% 765 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 24 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
16.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
4.5%
3 bedrooms
54.7%
4 bedrooms
31.4%
5 bedrooms
6.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
2.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3 vehicles
15.2%
4+ vehicles
8.5%

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

Work, income and education in Bligh Park

Employment

Employed full-time
46.0% 1,948 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 950 people
Unemployed
2.8% 120 people
Not in labour force
28.7% 1,213 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.6%
Professionals
19.3%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Clerical & Administrative
14.1%
Managers
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.9%
Sales Workers
6.1%
Labourers
6.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.7%
Did not go to work
18.6%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Truck
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Walked only
0.8%
Train
0.6%
Other
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%
Bus
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

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
50.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.1%
Certificate I/II
3.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Engineering
19.2%
Society & Culture
14.5%
Education
10.5%
Health
10.3%
Architecture & Building
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.0%
Pre-school
13.7%
Primary: Catholic
13.6%
Secondary: Government
13.2%
Secondary: Catholic
12.6%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.2%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
628
Asthma
268
Arthritis
172
Diabetes
141
Lung condition
104
Heart disease
96
Kidney disease
58
Stroke
55
Cancer
50
Dementia
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 565
Did not provide
87.7% 4,042

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.4% 523
Not a volunteer
88.6% 4,084

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.1% 50
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 7
Previously served
2.7% 123
Never served
96.1% 4,444

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.2%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
29.9%
3 children
16.8%
4 children
6.9%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
112
1971: 1980
95
1981: 1990
107
1991: 2000
99
2001: 2010
81
2011: 2015
68
2016
20
2017
16
2018
13
2019
10

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

Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
38.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,228
Moved from NSW
436
Moved: same area (SA2)
205
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
30.6%
15: 29 hours
12.4%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
24.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.4%
Step family: no other children
8.8%
Blended family: no other children
5.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%
Other couple: children only
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Bligh Park Crime Statistics

50 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
13
Other Against Person
10
Theft
9
Property Damage
9
Other Against Property
5
Sexual Offences
2
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Bligh Park

The closest suburb to Bligh Park is South Windsor, 0.9 km away.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bligh Park

What is the population of Bligh Park NSW?

The population of Bligh Park NSW is 6,220 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,941 people per km². Bligh Park is ranked #1,254 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bligh Park?

The median personal income in Bligh Park NSW is $935 per week, or $48,620 per year. The median household income is $2,029 per week. Family income is $2,250 per week. Bligh Park is ranked #1,767 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bligh Park?

Median rent in Bligh Park NSW is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bligh Park ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bligh Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bligh Park NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bligh Park?

The median age in Bligh Park NSW is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bligh Park a good suburb to live in?

Bligh Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,220. The median income is $935/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 10410. All dollar figures in AUD.