Blacktown - West

Population growth drivers in Blacktown - West are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Blacktown - West's population was approximately 18,032 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 891 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,141. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,789 in June 2024 and an additional 255 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,853 persons per square kilometer, placing Blacktown - West among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The growth rate of 5.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded that of the SA3 area (4.1%), making Blacktown - West a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for national areas, with Blacktown - West expected to increase by 2,694 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 13.6% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Blacktown - West when compared nationally

Blacktown - West has received approximately 158 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 794 homes. In FY-26, 33 approvals have been recorded to date. The average population growth per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.5 residents. This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more housing options and potentially enabling population growth beyond current projections.

The average expected construction cost of new homes in the area is $133,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $3.6 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown - West has 56.0% more building activity per person. This should provide buyers with ample choice, although development activity has moderated in recent periods.

The new building activity consists of 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options across various price brackets. With approximately 276 people per dwelling approval, Blacktown - West exhibits characteristics of a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 2,448 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Blacktown - West has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified thirteen projects that may affect the area. Notable ones are Blacktown City Council's WestInvest Program, the expansion of Blacktown and Mount Druritt Hospitals Stage 2, St Maurice Village, and Dara Blacktown. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Blacktown - West remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Blacktown - West has an unemployment rate of 5.1% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year. There are 9,566 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 0.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 56.1%, below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (2.1 times the regional level), but lower representation in professional & technical services (6.0% vs regional average of 11.5%). Employment increased by 4.6% over the year to September 2025, while labour force grew by 4.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points.

In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth patterns may differ based on industry-specific projections applied to Blacktown - West's employment mix.

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

Blacktown-West SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $49,856 and an average of $57,054 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median being $56,994 and average at $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $56,143 and an average of $64,249, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Household income ranks at the 56th percentile ($1,857 weekly), with personal income at the 38th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band includes 38.8% of the community (6,996 individuals). Housing costs consume 17.8% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 55th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Blacktown - West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Blacktown-West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas having 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blacktown-West was at 25.9%, similar to the Sydney metro level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 35.7% and rented dwellings made up 38.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blacktown-West was $2,100, lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure was $410, compared to $400 for Sydney metro. Nationally, Blacktown-West's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,100 against the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were also higher at $410 compared to the national figure of $375.

Blacktown - West features high concentrations of group households and family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.7% of all households, including 41.2% that are couples with children, 21.8% that are couples without children, and 12.8% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 4.3% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational attainment in Blacktown - West aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

In Blacktown, as of the latest data available, 29.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas being 10.9% and certificates 18.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Blacktown - West has 90 active public transport stops operating, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 28 individual routes, collectively providing 1,729 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 144 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 247 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Blacktown - West 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 West shows better health outcomes than average, with lower prevalence of common conditions in its general population compared to national figures. However, it has higher rates among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% (around 8,709 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and diabetes, affecting 6.6% and 6.2% of residents respectively. Around 73.4% 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 14.6%, or approximately 2,630 people. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Blacktown - West 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-West has a culturally diverse population, with 50.0% born overseas and 53.9% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 51.3%. The 'Other' category comprises 7.6%, higher than Greater Sydney's 6.6%.

Ancestry-wise, top groups are Other (24.7%), Australian (15.1%), and English (13.7%). Filipino representation is notably high at 7.1% compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Indian representation stands at 10.2%, slightly below the regional figure of 10.8%. Maltese representation is 2.1%, marginally higher than Greater Sydney's 1.9%.

Blacktown - West's population is younger than the national pattern

Blacktown - West has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 0-4 age group comprises 6.8%, compared to Greater Sydney. The 35-44 cohort stands at 14.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 6.9% to 7.6%. By 2041, significant demographic shifts are forecasted for Blacktown - West. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise by 580 people (70%), from 827 to 1,408. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, both 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.