Blacktown (North) - Marayong
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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 21,320 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 736 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,584. The change is inferred from ABS estimates of 21,286 in June 2024 and 223 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,888 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Over the past decade, Blacktown (North) - Marayong has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.8% of overall population gains recently.

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 are used, 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 dynamics anticipate an increase just below the national median by 2041, with an expected expansion of 1,845 persons and an overall increase of 8.5% over 17 years based on current numbers.

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

Blacktown (North) - Marayong has granted around 120 residential property approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 602 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 1.2 new residents have arrived per new home each year over the past five financial years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market dynamics. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $351,000, which is below the regional average, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen $19.3 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting steady commercial investment activity.

In terms of construction rates per person, Blacktown (North) - Marayong is similar to Greater Sydney, maintaining market balance with the broader area. New development consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a mix of opportunities across price brackets. The location has approximately 232 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Blacktown (North) - Marayong is projected to grow by 1,807 residents. Given 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects potentially influencing 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 likely most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Blacktown (North) - Marayong shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

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

As of June 2025, 11,510 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is 1.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in the area was 56.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, at 7.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment levels increased by 6.7% and labour force grew by 6.5% in the year to June 2025, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment 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 growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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 that income in Blacktown (North) - Marayong is lower than average nationally. The median income is $52,319 and the average is $60,033. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Blacktown (North) - Marayong would be approximately $58,916 median and $67,603 average as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Blacktown (North) - Marayong rank modestly, between the 36th and 51st percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.0% of locals (7,461 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Blacktown (North) - Marayong, 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

The dwelling structure in Blacktown (North) - Marayong, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 either mortgaged (35.1%) or rented (41.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,270, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, matching Sydney metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Blacktown (North) - Marayong's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households make up 77.1% of all households, including 39.6% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 14.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.9%, with lone person households at 19.2% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, matching 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) - Marayong, 31.2% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. The most common educational qualification is a bachelor degree, held by 20.7% of residents. Postgraduate qualifications are held by 9.0%, and graduate diplomas by 1.5%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.6%, and certificates for 18.5%. Educational participation is high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education. There are 8 schools operating within Blacktown (North) - Marayong, educating approximately 3,897 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1037, indicating balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between 4 primary and 4 secondary institutions. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

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

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 617 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 fewer common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher prevalence rates.

Approximately 50% of residents (~10,553 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%). About 73.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 73.6%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 14.7% (3,129 people) of the population, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than those in 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 population where 49.6% were born overseas and 51.6% speak a language other than English at home, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion in Blacktown (North) - Marayong, with 49.3% adherents. However, there is an overrepresentation in the 'Other' religious category, comprising 9.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 6.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 23.1%, Australian at 15.0%, and English at 13.8%. Notably, Filipino (7.3%), Indian (11.1%), and Maltese (2.1%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 6.4%, 10.8%, and 1.9% respectively.

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 median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown (North) - Marayong has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years at 13.2%, but fewer residents aged 45-54 years at 10.9%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population 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, significant demographic changes are projected for Blacktown (North) - Marayong. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 52%, adding 534 residents to reach a total of 1,556. Residents aged 65 years and above will drive 59% of population growth, indicating ongoing demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts.