Blacktown (North) - Marayong

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

Blacktown (North) - Marayong's population is around 21,319 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 735 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,584 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,282 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 224 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,888 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Blacktown (North) - Marayong has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 67.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,845 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 8.5% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Blacktown (North) - Marayong when compared nationally

Blacktown North - Marayong has seen approximately 120 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 602 homes have been approved, with another 38 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 1.2 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $351,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In terms of commercial development, $19.3 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating balanced activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown North - Marayong has similar development levels per capita, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. Recent construction comprises 69% detached dwellings and 31% townhouses or apartments, offering a range of housing types and price points. The location currently has about 232 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. By 2041, Blacktown North - Marayong is projected to grow by 1,808 residents. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Blacktown (North) - Marayong has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 28 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect, Marayong South Urban Renewal Precinct, Securing Our Water Supply - Quakers Hill to Prospect (Purified Recycled Water Scheme), and Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2. The following list details projects of particular relevance.

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Employment conditions in Blacktown (North) - Marayong remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Blacktown North - Marayong has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.4% as of June 2021, with estimated employment growth of 6.7%.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is 1.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 56.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services have limited presence at 7.0% compared to the regional 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 6.7%, while labour force grew by 6.5%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Statewide in NSW as of Nov-25, employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Blacktown North - Marayong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Blacktown (North) - Marayong SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $52,319 and an average of $60,033. This is below the national average. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Blacktown (North) - Marayong are approximately $58,916 median and $67,603 average as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank at the 47th percentile, family incomes at the 41st percentile, and personal incomes at the 36th percentile in Blacktown (North) - Marayong. The largest income segment comprises 35.0% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 7,461 residents. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Blacktown (North) - Marayong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Blacktown (North) - Marayong, as per the latest Census, comprised 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blacktown (North) - Marayong was at 23.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.1%) or rented (41.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,270, higher than Sydney metro's $2,167. The median weekly rent was $400, matching Sydney metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Blacktown (North) - Marayong's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,270 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

Blacktown (North) - Marayong features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 77.1 percent of all households, including 39.6 percent couples with children, 21.0 percent couples without children, and 14.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.9 percent, with lone person households at 19.2 percent and group households comprising 3.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

The educational profile of Blacktown (North) - Marayong exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Blacktown (North), specifically in the Marayong trail region, as of a certain date, 31.2% of residents aged 15 years and above held university degrees. This compares to 38.0% for Greater Sydney, indicating potential room for educational development. Bachelor's degrees were the most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.0%, and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational credentials were also prevalent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (18.5%). Educational participation was notably high in the area, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This included primary education at 10.4%, secondary education at 7.5%, and tertiary education at 5.9%.

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

Blacktown (North) - Marayong area has 119 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. They are served by 50 different routes which provide a total of 4,323 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to these stops is rated excellent with residents typically being located 171 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 617 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Blacktown (North) - Marayong is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Blacktown North - Marayong shows better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, but higher than national averages among older, at-risk groups. Approximately 50% (~10,552 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.5%) and asthma (6.4%), while 73.7% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 73.6%. The area has 14.7% residents aged 65 and over (3,129 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Blacktown (North) - Marayong 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 North - Marayong has a high level of cultural diversity, with 51.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 49.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Blacktown North - Marayong, accounting for 49.3% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 9.6%, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (23.1%), Australian (15.0%), and English (13.8%). Some ethnic groups show significant representation: Filipino at 7.3% compared to 6.4% regionally, Indian at 11.1% versus 10.8%, and Maltese at 2.1% compared to 1.9%.

Blacktown (North) - Marayong hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Blacktown (North) - Marayong'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 (North) - Marayong has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (13.2%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 years (10.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 years has increased from 3.8% to 4.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 years has decreased from 17.1% to 16.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Blacktown (North) - Marayong. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 years is projected to grow by 52%, adding 534 residents to reach a total of 1,556. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 59% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 years and 0 to 4 years age cohorts.