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The median house price in Blackwall (NSW) is $1.25m, with units at $798k. House values have moved 5.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Blackwall (NSW) has an estimated 1,940 residents. That puts 1,702 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the latest investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region combined with recent address verifications performed by AreaSearch since the Census, Blackwall (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 1,940 as of May 2026. This represents a minor decrease of 1 people (0.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 1,941 people. The estimation is based on a resident population of 1,938 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside an additional 12 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Blackwall (NSW) has a population density of 1,701 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average for locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
In contrast to the 0.1% dip in Blackwall (NSW) since the census, the broader SA3 area expanded by 2.6%, displaying contrasting demographic patterns. The primary driver of local growth was overseas migration, which served as almost the exclusive contributor to population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates SA2 projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, substituting NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year where needed. Projected age cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied to local areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the suburb of Blackwall (NSW) is projected to experience a reduction in its overall population, contracting by 40 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is expected in particular age groups, most notably the 75 to 84 cohort, which is forecast to grow by 64 people. Further details can be found in the section detailing age demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval statistics distributed from broader statistical divisions indicate that Blackwall average about 3 dwelling approvals annually, resulting in approximately 18 approved homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current period of FY-26, 4 approvals have been logged. Because local population levels have dropped, the incoming supply has likely matched demand, giving purchasers diverse options, with new homes registering a mean construction value of $445,000, which is higher than regional standards and indicates a focus on premium construction. In comparison with Greater Sydney, building activity in Blackwall is significantly lower, tracking 51.0% below the metropolitan average on a per capita basis.
Although construction has picked up lately, this low level of incoming supply generally helps maintain demand and property values for existing housing. The building rate is also lower than the national benchmark, suggesting a mature market and possible planning restrictions. Recent additions have consisted entirely of separate houses, reinforcing the low-density suburban character of the area which attracts buyers wanting larger properties. This focus on detached homes is even more pronounced in recent approvals than in the existing mix, which stood at 71.0% at Census, showing sustained demand for family housing. There are approximately 353 residents for every single home approval, pointing to an established community profile. Since population numbers are projected to remain steady or contract, Blackwall should experience less pressure on its housing stock, which could create advantageous conditions for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blackwall (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blackwall (NSW), worth an estimated $267 million. 3 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 4 active projects expected to influence the local area. These primary works include Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades, Dual Occupancy Development - 84 Broken Bay Rd, Gable Glass Room - Bream Road, and Jabiru Ettalong Beach.
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Ettalong Beach Hotel Development
A five-storey boutique hotel development featuring 83 rooms on a 1,467 sqm site. The project includes a ground floor restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, and a roof terrace equipped with a bar and swimming pool. While the original 2020 approval faced expiration concerns, recent court-backed determinations in April 2026 have reaffirmed the project's progression despite local objections.
Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades
The NSW Government is investing $19 million in upgrades to three key intersections on the Woy Woy Peninsula: Blackwall and McMasters Road, Blackwall, Allfield and Farnell Roads, and Memorial Avenue, Barrenjoey Road and Maitland Bay Drive. The project aims to improve travel times, safety, and traffic flow for the 22,000 vehicles using the Blackwall Road corridor daily. Works commenced in July 2025 and include new traffic lights, pedestrian-activated signals, dual right-turn lanes, and improved pathways.The upgrades will future-proof the Peninsula's critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow.
100-101 The Esplanade Development Site - Ettalong Beach
Prime beachfront development site comprising 2,617.3 sqm amalgamated site with direct beach frontage and stunning water views. Development potential for 18 premium apartments. Owned by the Fardoulis family for over 30 years. 33m frontage to The Esplanade.
Umina Beach Public Preschool
Delivery of a new public preschool co-located at Umina Beach Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million investment to build 100 new public preschools across the state. The preschool will be created by repurposing and expanding the existing Building A, providing 3 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities, accommodating up to 60 children per day. As of mid-2026, construction is progressing well, with the building slab poured and structural wall erection, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and data rough-in works underway, alongside external landscaping earthworks.HPAC Pty Ltd is the appointed builder. Completion is targeted for Day 1, Term 1 2027.
Communications Facility at 109 McEvoy Avenue
Construction of a new telecommunications facility comprising an Indara monopole, four 4G panel antennas, eight 5G active antenna units, and outdoor equipment cabinets within a secure compound. The infrastructure is proposed to improve voice and high-speed mobile network coverage across Umina Beach.
Umina Beach Multi-Dwelling Housing Projects
Ongoing multiple residential development applications including dual occupancy, townhouse developments, and multi-dwelling housing projects throughout the Umina Beach and Peninsula area, aimed at increasing housing density in residential zones.
SDA Customised - 145 Blackwall Road Apartments
Multi-unit apartment development designed for NDIS participants with specialized accessibility features and support infrastructure. The development includes accessible parking, communal facilities, and proximity to essential services including public transport and healthcare facilities. Estimated completion early 2025.
Gable Glass Room - Bream Road
Construction of gable glass room extension at residential property in Ettalong Beach.
951 residents of Blackwall (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 992. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 60.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,572, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Blackwall has a skilled resident workforce with good representation in essential service sectors, an unemployment rate of 4.1%, and annual job growth estimated at 3.4% using aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. There are 951 employed residents as of March 2026, matching the Greater Sydney unemployment rate of 4.1%, though the local participation rate of 60.0% is much lower than the metropolitan figure of 69.1%. Census records show a substantial 36.2% of the local workforce operating from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction is heavily represented, with its share of employment reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 8.6% of local workers compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census working population against resident totals indicates that this residential community provides relatively few local jobs. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026 shows local employment and labor force levels both increased by 3.4%, while unemployment levels held steady. This differed from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment, a 1.9% expansion of the labor force, and a slight reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local industry mix to estimate future employment trends. Although the national workforce is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against local employment structures suggests Blackwall employment could expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blackwall (NSW) is $1,449 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,531 a year against an average of $71,974. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics for financial year 2023, personal incomes in Blackwall exceed the national benchmarks, showing a median value of $53,531 and an average of $71,974. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $59,055 for the median and $79,402 for the average as of March 2026. However, the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest, sitting between the 32nd and 34th percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 31.6% of residents (613 people) who earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.9% fall into this range. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 81.3% of their income, which places the area in the 28th percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the community in the 4th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackwall (NSW) had 824 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,024 a month. Rent absorbs 26.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Blackwall at the time of the last Census consisted of 71.2% separate houses and 28.9% alternative housing forms like semi-detached properties, townhouses, and apartments, compared to a metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were high compared to the capital city, with 36.7% owning outright, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (31.5%) or rented (31.9%). Median monthly mortgage costs of $2,024 and weekly rents of $390 were both lower than the metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackwall (NSW) counted 824 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 20.6%, couples without children at 27.3%, and single parents at 14.6%. The remaining 35.1% are non-family households, which are mostly lone persons at 31.7% and group households at 3.5%. The typical household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the metropolitan average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.8% of adults in Blackwall (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The community has relatively low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 20.8% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is very common, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 30.1%. Educational enrollment is high, with 26.2% of the population participating in formal study. This cohort includes 9.9% in primary schools, 6.1% in high schools, and 3.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blackwall (NSW) reaches 31 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Blackwall (NSW) include 31 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 23 distinct routes that deliver a total of 660 passenger journeys each week. Local access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 85 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb of Blackwall (NSW) is predominantly residential, meaning most workers travel out of the area, with 83% commuting by car and 10% by train. Private vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 cars per household. A high 36.2% of working residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Average service frequency stands at 94 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 21 weekly departures at each stop.
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63.1% of residents in Blackwall (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators present challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates, though private health coverage is high, encompassing approximately 55% of residents (~1,074 people). This rate is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 9.6 and 9.5% of the population respectively, while 63.1% of residents reported having no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic health issues. Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.8% of the community (481 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%, while national health rankings are generally consistent with wider averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blackwall (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 81.5% of residents, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (28.6%). 3.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are low, with 81.5% of the local population born in Australia, 88.8% holding citizenship, and 92.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 53.3%. Jewish residents represent 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the largest ancestry groups are English at 31.9% (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 28.6% (well above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 9.1%. Certain smaller ethnic background shares differ from regional norms, including Spanish ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.3%), and Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackwall (NSW) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 20.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 45 years in Blackwall (NSW) is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The suburb of Blackwall (NSW) has a higher share of residents aged 65 - 74 (13.0%) and a lower share of residents aged 25 - 34 (10.8%) than Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group expanded from 8.7% to 10.1%, while the 85+ group decreased from 2.3% to 1.7%. By 2041, projections suggest major changes in the age distribution of the suburb of Blackwall (NSW).
The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 28% (55 people), rising from 195 to 251. Residents aged 65 and over are expected to represent 93% of overall population growth, whereas the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackwall (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,941 at the 2021 Census → 1,940 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10398). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.