Blacktown (East) - Kings Park

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's population is approximately 18,387. This figure represents an increase of 1,355 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,032. The growth from June 2024's estimated resident population of 18,139, along with validated new addresses since the Census date, indicates an 8.0% increase in population. This results in a density ratio of 2,304 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 8.0% since the 2021 census surpassed both the SA3 area (4.1%) and state levels, positioning it as a regional growth leader. 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast 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 latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 33.7% over the 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 25 approvals recorded. On average, 0.4 people move to the area for each dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new properties is $257,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

In this financial year alone, $171.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting high levels of 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. The new developments consist of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing which is currently 55.0% houses. This change reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles that require more diverse and affordable housing options. The location has approximately 256 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Blacktown East - Kings Park is expected to grow by 6,200 residents through to 2041. 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 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 such projects that could impact the region. Notable ones include Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, Dara Blacktown, Blacktown Aquatic Centre Masterplan, and Blacktown Quarter. The following list details those most likely to be 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 and a low unemployment rate of 4.3%. In the year ending September 2025, employment grew by 4.9%, with 10,628 residents in work.

The unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, but workforce participation was equal at 60.0%. Major employment sectors were health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. Notably, transport, postal & warehousing had an employment share 2.3 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

The area hosted more jobs than residents, with a worker-to-resident ratio of 1.2. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.9% while labour force grew by 4.3%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point drop in unemployment. This contrasted with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, and unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. Statewide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% between November 2024 and November 2025, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,716 and an average of $56,894. These figures are below the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,985 (median) and $64,068 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park rank modestly, between the 48th and 50th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.5% of individuals (6,895 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band, mirroring regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.0% of income remaining after housing costs, 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

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 metro had 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park was at 18.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (30.4%) or rented (50.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $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 against Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were also 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 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 constitute 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, 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% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and New South Wales' rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common 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 education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 5.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

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

Transport accessibility is rated 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 prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Blacktown (East) - Kings Park. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~8,880 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, while 77.0% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 12.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,353 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 high level of cultural diversity, with 57.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, comprising 40.7% of its population. Notably, the percentage of people identifying as 'Other' religion is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average, making up 13.1% of the population compared to 6.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other', Australian, and Indian, comprising 26.9%, 14.7%, and 13.9% respectively. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 6.4%, Serbian is higher at 0.8% compared to 0.4%, and Lebanese is slightly lower 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 and Australia's 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%). The concentration of residents aged 25-34 is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and now, 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 significant 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 is projected to show minimal growth of just 9% (113 people).