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

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's population, as of February 2026, is approximately 18,730. This represents a growth of 1,698 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,032. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 18,142 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,347 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's growth rate of 10.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both its SA3 area (7.2%) and the state level, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 78.3% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations 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 the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects an overall increase of 31.3% 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 seen approximately 220 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,104 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 33 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, 0.4 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply has met or exceeded demand while providing more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth. The average construction cost of new properties is $257,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

$171.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, 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. New developments consist of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The area currently has approximately 256 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Blacktown East - Kings Park is expected to grow by 5,857 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 5,857 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 such projects that could impact the area. Notable among these are the expansions of Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals in Stage 2, the development of Blacktown Quarter, Dara Blacktown, and the masterplan for Blacktown Aquatic Centre. The following list details those projects likely to be 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. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year. In this period, 10,628 residents were in work, and the unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The workforce participation rate was 74.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A high proportion of residents, 31.3%, worked from home as per Census responses, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade sectors. The area has a specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, 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 the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding regions. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, labour force grew by 4.3%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, with unemployment increasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Blacktown (East) - Kings Park SA2's median income among taxpayers was $52,793 with an average of $59,882. Both figures are below the national average. Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $57,470 (median) and $65,188 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, between the 48th and 50th percentiles. Income distribution reveals 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

In Blacktown (East) - Kings Park, as per the latest Census, 55.1% of dwellings were houses while 44.8% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is similar to Sydney's metropolitan area which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park stood at 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's metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in the area was $380, compared to Sydney's metro average of $470. Nationally, Blacktown (East) - Kings Park's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical 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 account for 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, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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 of 36.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW 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 prevalent, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 12.1%, while certificates make up 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.

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

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has 180 active transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 102 individual routes, facilitating 20,302 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 153 meters to the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 71%, followed by train at 16% and bus at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 31.3% of residents work from home, potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 2,900 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 112 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Blacktown East - Kings Park faces significant health challenges. AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence shows common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~9,158 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (5.8%) and arthritis (5.6%). 77.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 13.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,483 people), lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 languages other than English at home, with 54.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 40.7%. The category 'Other' comprises 13.1%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' tops at 26.9%, Australian follows at 14.7%, and Indian at 13.9%. Notably, Filipino (4.8%) and Serbian (0.8%) are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.0% and 0.5% respectively. Lebanese representation is lower than the region's average at 1.5% versus 2.6%.

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

Blacktown (East) - Kings Park has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 20.7% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national average of 14.4%. The 5-14 age group is less prevalent at 10.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 45-54 age group has increased from 9.9% to 11.2%, while the 35-44 cohort has decreased from 17.6% to 16.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes in Blacktown (East) - Kings Park demographics. The 45-54 age group is projected to rise substantially by 1,239 people (59%), from 2,101 to 3,341. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort is expected to grow modestly by 9% (110 people).