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 18,184 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth of 1,152 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,032. The ABS estimated resident population was 18,139 in June 2024, with an additional 235 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 2,278 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population grew by 6.8% between the 2021 Census and Aug 2025, exceeding both its SA3 area (3.9%) and state averages, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where ABS data is not available, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. 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 expected to grow by 6,448 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, representing a 35.2% increase over 17 years.

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

Blacktown East - Kings Park has seen approximately 220 dwellings receive development approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces this data on a financial year basis, totalling 1,104 approvals over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 11 approved so far in FY-26. An average of 0.4 new residents per year has been arriving per new home over these five years, indicating that supply meets or exceeds demand, offering more buyer choices and potential for population growth beyond projections. The average construction value of new dwellings is $313,000, lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $171.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown East - Kings Park has 113.0% more construction activity per capita, indicating robust developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 18.0% detached dwellings and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, providing accessible entry options that appeal to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability needs, differing from the current housing mix of 55.0% houses. With around 256 people per approval, Blacktown East - Kings Park shows signs of a transitioning market. Future projections suggest the area will add 6,403 residents by 2041, with current development well-suited to meet these future needs and maintain steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Future projections show Blacktown (East) - Kings Park adding 6,403 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified twenty projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the expansions of Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Stage 2, Blacktown Quarter development, Dara Blacktown project, and the masterplan for Blacktown Aquatic Centre. The following list details those projects considered 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 a skilled workforce with diverse representation across sectors. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.7% over the past year.

There are 10,828 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation at 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing has particularly high employment levels, at 2.3 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence, with 6.5% employment compared to 11.5% regionally.

There are 1.2 workers for every resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 6.7%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall 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. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park had incomes below national averages in the ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY2022. Its median taxpayer income was $49,716 and average income was $56,894, compared to Greater Sydney's $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be around $54,986 (median) and $62,925 (average), adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since FY2022. Census data showed household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, between the 49th and 50th percentiles. Income distribution revealed that 37.5% of residents fell within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. Housing affordability was severe, with only 81.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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. Sydney metro, meanwhile, had 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park was 18.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.4% and rented ones at 50.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent in the area was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were higher at $380 compared to 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 23.9% and group households making up 5.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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 university qualification rate is 36.3% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 29.7% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (17.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education. There are seven schools operating within Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, educating approximately 3,591 students. Blacktown (East) - Kings Park demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 1004). The educational mix includes two primary schools, four secondary schools, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs in the area, with 19.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.7, indicating that it 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

Transport analysis indicates 131 active public transport stops operating within Blacktown (East) - Kings Park. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 105 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 17,138 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 153 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 2,448 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 shows strong performance throughout Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, with younger cohorts particularly seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is found to be very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~8,782 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 5.8 and 5.6% of residents respectively. Seventy-seven point zero percent (77.0%) of residents declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has twelve point eight percent (12.8%) of residents aged 65 and over (~2,327 people), which is lower than the fifteen point two percent (15.2%) in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

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's Kings Park is one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, with 57.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 54.9% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion in Blacktown East's Kings Park, accounting for 40.7%. Hinduism is notably higher here compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 16.9% versus 14.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.9%), Australian (14.7%), and Indian (13.9%). Filipino, Serbian, and Lebanese populations show notable differences: Filipino at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 6.4%, Serbian at 0.8% versus 0.4%, and Lebanese at 1.5% compared to 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 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 at 21.2%, but fewer residents aged 55-64 at 8.7%. The concentration of residents aged 25-34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has increased from 9.9% to 11.0%, while the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 17.6% to 16.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the number of residents aged 45 to 54 is projected to grow by 67%, adding 1,340 residents and reaching a total of 3,341 in this age group.