Blacktown (East) - Kings Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's population is approximately 18,387 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,355 people, or 8.0%, since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,032. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,139 in June 2024 and an additional 310 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,304 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeds that of the SA3 area (4.1%) and the state, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, with Blacktown (East) - Kings Park forecasted to grow by 6,448 persons by 2041, representing an increase of 33.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Blacktown (East) - Kings Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has received approximately 220 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,104 homes. As of FY26, 21 dwellings have been approved. The average population growth for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 is 0.4 people per year, indicating that supply meets or exceeds demand. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $257,000, reflecting more affordable housing options.

In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $171.4 million, demonstrating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has 113.0% more construction activity per person. New developments consist of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 256 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 6,200 residents. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Looking ahead, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park is expected to grow by 6,200 residents through to 2041. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects likely influencing the region. Notable initiatives include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Dara Blacktown, Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan, and Blacktown Quarter. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Blacktown (East) - Kings Park maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Blacktown East - Kings Park has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025, with estimated employment growth of 6.7% over the past year.

In June 2025, 10,828 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

There are 1.2 workers per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 6.7%, labour force grew by 6.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Blacktown East - Kings Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Blacktown (East) - Kings Park had a median taxpayer income of $49,716 and an average of $56,894. These figures are below the national averages. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for Blacktown (East) - Kings Park would be approximately $55,985 (median) and $64,068 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park rank modestly between the 49th and 50th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 81.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 55.1% houses and 44.8% other dwellings. Compared to Sydney metro's 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings, this shows a higher proportion of non-house dwellings in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park. Home ownership in the area was at 18.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.4% and rented ones at 50.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.9% of all households, including 35.3% couples with children, 22.6% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 23.9% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 36.3% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 17.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.3% in primary, 7.2% in tertiary, and 5.9% in secondary education. Seven schools operate within Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, educating approximately 3,591 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1004). The educational mix includes two primary, four secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 19.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.7, indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has 131 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 105 individual routes, facilitating 17,138 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 153 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 2,448 trips per day across all routes, amounting to approximately 130 weekly trips per individual stop.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance across Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, with younger cohorts exhibiting particularly low prevalence rates for common health conditions. Approximately 48% of the total population (~8,880 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis were identified as the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.8% and 5.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 77.0% of residents reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.8%, with approximately 2,353 people falling into this age group, compared to 15.2% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring additional attention, overall performance remains strong.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 57.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.9% born overseas. The predominant religion in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park is Christianity, which accounts for 40.7% of the population. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 16.9% of Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other at 26.9%, Australian at 14.7%, and Indian at 13.9%. There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.8% compared to 6.4% regionally, Serbian at 0.8% versus 0.4%, and Lebanese at 1.5% versus 1.8%.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.2%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (8.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has increased from 9.9% to 11.0%, while the proportion of those aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 17.6% to 16.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Blacktown (East) - Kings Park. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 65%, adding 1,318 residents to reach a total of 3,341. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group shows minimal growth of just 9% (113 people).