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 an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 17,032 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimates of 18,139 in June 2024 and 235 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 2,278 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.8% since the 2021 census exceeds both its SA3 area (3.9%) and state levels, 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. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends forecast a significant population increase, with the area expected to grow by 6,448 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, representing a total increase of 35.2% 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 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,104 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 20 approvals recorded. On average, 0.4 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new properties is $313,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

In this financial year, $171.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, showing high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has 113.0% more construction activity per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to affordable entry pathways. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 55.0% houses. The location has approximately 256 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. By 2041, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park is expected to grow by 6,403 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 6,403 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Blacktown Quarter, Dara Blacktown, and Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan. 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 industry representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% in June 2025, 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.7%. As of June 2025, 10,828 residents were employed. Key industries include 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.

However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 6.7%, labour force grew by 6.5%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% while unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years for Blacktown East-Kings Park, based on its industry mix.

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 has a median income among taxpayers of $49,716 and an average of $56,894. These figures are below the national average. Greater Sydney's median income is $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,985 (median) and $64,068 (average). Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, between the 49th and 50th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. 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

The dwelling structure in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 55.1% houses and 44.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park stood at 18.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (50.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney's $400. Nationally, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were above the Australian average 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 at 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 educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates at 36.3% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (17.6%).

Educational participation is high at 32.5%, including 9.3% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education. A network of 7 schools operates within Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, educating approximately 3,591 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities, indicated by an ICSEA score of 1004. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 4 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 19.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.7, suggesting the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Transport analysis shows 131 active stops operating in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park area. These include train and bus services. There are 105 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 17,138 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 153 meters from the nearest 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 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 percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,327 people), which is lower than the 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) - Kings Park has a population where 57.7% speak a language other than English at home, with 54.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in this area, comprising 40.7%. Hinduism is notably higher here at 16.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 14.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (26.9%), Australian (14.7%), and Indian (13.9%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Filipino at 4.8% versus regional 6.4%, 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 average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 years at 21.2%, but fewer residents aged 55-64 years at 8.7%. This 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 substantial demographic changes for Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, with the strongest projected growth in the 45 to 54 age cohort at 67%, adding 1,340 residents to reach a total of 3,341.