Bligh Park

Bligh Park has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, Bligh Park's population is estimated at around 6,286 people, reflecting an increase of 66 individuals since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,220. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 6,281 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,965 persons per square kilometer, placing Bligh Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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. By 2041, Bligh Park's population is projected to decline by 287 persons according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to expand by 144 people.

The level of residential development activity in Bligh Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Bligh Park has had minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 3 homes were approved, with none so far in FY26.

This low development activity aligns with the area's population decline, indicating adequate relative development. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $425,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bligh Park has substantially reduced construction levels, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, this level is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints. Population projections indicate stability or decline, reducing housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

Bligh Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

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Employment performance in Bligh Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Bligh Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs well represented. Key sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 71.2%. The area specializes in construction employment, which is nearly twice the regional average. However, professional & technical jobs make up only 3.3% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Most residents work outside Bligh Park due to limited local opportunities. Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 2.0% while employment fell by 1.7%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bligh Park's job mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.1% in five years and 12.7% in ten years, though these are illustrative estimates based on national trends and do not account for local population changes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Bligh Park's median income among taxpayers is $61,290, with an average of $76,314. This is higher than the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bligh Park would be approximately $69,019 (median) and $85,937 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Bligh Park cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 41.3% of locals (2,596 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income in Bligh Park. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Bligh Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Bligh Park's housing structure, according to the latest Census, consisted of 80.0% houses and 20.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Sydney metro's composition of 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bligh Park was at 19.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.1% and rented ones at 35.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure stood at $410, compared to Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Bligh Park's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Bligh Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.4% of all households, including 37.2% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 16.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.6%, with lone person households at 19.9% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Bligh Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.3%) and certificates (32.6%). Educational participation is high at 29.4%, with 11.9% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Bligh Park Public School and Windsor Park Public School serve a total of 530 students. The area's ICSEA value is 941, indicating varied educational conditions. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. There are 8.4 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 14.1, suggesting some students attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Bligh Park has 38 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 27 different bus routes that together offer 577 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 140 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 82 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bligh Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Bligh Park shows relatively positive health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions among its residents compared to the general population. However, this prevalence is higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts.

Approximately 57% (~3,587 people) of Bligh Park's total population has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 53.3%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.2 and 9.1% of residents respectively. A total of 69.9% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.9% across Greater Sydney. Bligh Park has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.7% (672 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 17.8%. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, they still present some challenges.

Bligh Park is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Bligh Park was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 88.8% of its population born in Australia. This is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 75.9%. Additionally, 92.5% of Bligh Park residents are Australian citizens, compared to 64.3% across Greater Sydney.

English was found to be the only language spoken at home by 94.6% of people in Bligh Park, which is higher than the regional average of 71.0%. The main religion in Bligh Park is Christianity, with 58.1% of residents identifying as such. This figure is slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 60.7%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Bligh Park are Australian (32.0%), English (28.7%), and Irish (7.4%). Notably, Maltese ancestry is overrepresented in Bligh Park at 3.0%, compared to 4.6% regionally. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal ancestry is higher than the regional average at 4.6% versus 4.0%. Hungarian ancestry is also notably present at 0.3%, which matches the Greater Sydney average of 0.3%.

Bligh Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Bligh Park's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bligh Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 at 14.7%, but fewer residents aged 75-84 at 2.8%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group increased from 13.5% to 14.7% of Bligh Park's population, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 11.8% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Bligh Park's age profile. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 74%, adding 130 residents to reach a total of 307. Residents aged 65 and older are projected to represent 91% of the population growth, while declines are anticipated for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups.