Blacktown (North) - Marayong
Statistical Area - sa2

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 21,320 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 736 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,584 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,286 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 223 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. Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,845 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in an increase 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 approved approximately 120 residential properties each year. Between financial years 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 arrived per new home annually over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $351,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $19.3 million. Blacktown North - Marayong's construction rates are similar to Greater Sydney's, maintaining market balance.

New development consists of 69.0% detached houses and 31.0% medium and high-density housing. The location has approximately 232 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Blacktown North - Marayong is projected to grow by 1,807 residents. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand.

Blacktown (North) - Marayong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 22 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Securing our water supply, Quakers Hill to Prospect, Blacktown Council WestInvest Infrastructure Program, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Stage 2, and Richmond Road Upgrade M7 to Townson Road. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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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% as of June 2025.

Employment growth in the area over the past year is estimated at 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 Blacktown North Marayong is 56.6%, lower than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area specializes particularly in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 6.7%, and labour force grew by 6.5%, resulting in a slight decrease in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. In NSW as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth at 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 income in Blacktown (North) - Marayong is lower than average nationally. The median income is $52,319 and the average income stands at $60,033. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income is $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Blacktown (North) - Marayong would be approximately $57,865 median and $66,396 average as of March 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) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this range. 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

The dwelling structure in Blacktown (North) - Marayong, as per the latest Census, was 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 23.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.1%) or rented (41.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,270, higher than Sydney metro's average of $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 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 compose 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 constitute 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, aligning with the Greater Sydney average.

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

Blacktown (North) - Marayong has 31.2% of residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 29.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 18.5%. Current educational participation is high at 32.3%, including 10.4% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 5.9% in tertiary education.

Eight schools operate within the area, educating approximately 3,897 students. School conditions are typical of Australia (ICSEA: 1037), with balanced educational opportunities. Four primary and four secondary institutions provide conventional educational provision. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' regarding 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 services. There are 50 individual routes operating in total, providing 4,323 weekly passenger trips combined.

The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent. Residents are typically located 171 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 617 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 results with lower prevalence of common conditions in its general population compared to national averages, but higher among older, at-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, at about 50% (~10,553 people), against 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%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.7% (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, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016 data, has a population that is culturally diverse with 49.6% born overseas and 51.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in this area, comprising 49.3% of its population. Notably, the category 'Other' makes up 9.6%, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 6.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (23.1%), Australian (15.0%), and English (13.8%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 6.4%, Indian at 11.1% versus 10.8%, and Maltese at 2.1% against the regional average of 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 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 75 to 84 years increased from 3.8% to 4.8%, while the population aged 25 to 34 years decreased from 17.1% to 16.3%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Blacktown (North) - Marayong. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 52%, adding 534 residents to reach a total of 1,556. Residents aged 65 years and above are expected to drive 59% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, populations in the 25 to 34 age group and the 0 to 4 age group are projected to decline.