Blacktown - West
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Blacktown - West's population is 18,032 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 891 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 17,141. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 17,789 in June 2024 and an additional 255 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 3,853 persons per square kilometer, placing Blacktown - West within the top 10% nationally. The area's 5.2% growth since 2021 exceeds its SA3 region's 4.1%, indicating it is a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.5% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, with a base year of 2022 for covered areas, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022, with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Future growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Blacktown - West is projected to have an above median population growth, increasing by 2,694 persons, a total increase of 13.6%.

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

Blacktown - West has seen approximately 158 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 794 homes. As of FY26, 27 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling were added between FY21 and FY25. The average construction value was $133,000, below regional norms.

In FY26, $3.6 million in commercial approvals were registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Blacktown - West has 56.0% more building activity per person. New building activity comprises 65.0% detached houses and 35.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 276 people per dwelling approval, the area shows low-density characteristics.

By 2041, Blacktown - West is expected to grow by 2,448 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Blacktown - West has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones are Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Stage 2 Expansion, Blacktown City Council WestInvest Program, St Maurice Village, and Dara Blacktown. The following list details those likely to be 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 5.3% as of June 2021, with estimated employment growth of 6.0% over the past year. As of June 2025, 9,741 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is 1.1% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is at 56.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 2.1 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.0% versus the regional average of 11.5%.

Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.0%, while labour force increased by 6.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years for Blacktown - West's local job market.

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

Blacktown - West has a median taxpayer income of $49,856 and an average of $57,054 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, with Greater Sydney's median income being $56,994 and average income being $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $56,143 (median) and $64,249 (average) as of September 2025. According to census data, household income ranks at the 56th percentile ($1,857 weekly), while personal income sits at the 39th percentile. The data shows that 38.8% of the community falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (6,996 individuals). This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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, comprised 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 76.8% houses and 23.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Blacktown - West was 25.9%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings were at 35.7% and rented ones at 38.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, below the Sydney metro average of $2,167. Weekly rent was $410, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Blacktown - West's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded 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 constitute 77.7% of all households, including 41.2% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.3%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households at 4.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, 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

Educational qualifications in Blacktown - West trail regional benchmarks, with 29.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (18.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education. A robust network of 6 schools operates within Blacktown - West, educating approximately 2,955 students while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1008) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 4 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis reveals 90 active transport stops operating within Blacktown - West. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 28 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 1,729 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 144 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 247 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, certain older, at-risk cohorts show higher rates of these conditions.

The area has approximately 48% private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%. As of August 2021, arthritis and diabetes were the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.6% and 6.2% of residents respectively. Around 73.4% of residents reported being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 73.6%. The area has 14.6% of its population aged 65 and over (2,630 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than 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 53.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 50.0% born overseas as of the latest data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Blacktown-West, making up 51.3%. However, there's an overrepresentation in Other religions, comprising 7.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.7%), Australian (15.1%), and English (13.7%). Notably, Filipino representation is higher at 7.1% versus the regional average of 6.4%, Indian is also slightly overrepresented at 10.2% compared to 10.8%, and Maltese at 2.1% versus 1.9%.

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

Blacktown West has a median age of 35 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 0-4 age group comprises 6.8%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group makes up 14.4%, less prevalent compared to other areas. Between 2021 and present, the 65-74 age group has increased from 6.9% to 7.6%. By 2041, significant demographic shifts are projected for Blacktown West. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to rise substantially, growing by 580 people (70%) from 827 to 1,408. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 52% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic profile. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.