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Blacktown

NSW 2148 • Greater Sydney

50,961
Population (2021)
$92,248
Median Household Income
16.06 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
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About Blacktown

Blacktown is the civic and commercial centre of the City of Blacktown in Western Sydney, about 36 kilometres by road from the Sydney CBD. The 2021 Census counted 50,961 residents, up from 47,176 in 2016, with a median age of 34. About half of residents were born overseas, with India, the Philippines and China the largest birthplaces outside Australia. The median weekly household income was $1,774, and the built-up centre sits around Blacktown Station on Main Street.

Blacktown Station is an interchange for T1 North Shore and Western Line trains to Central and for the T5 Cumberland Line. Westpoint Blacktown sits beside the station, so shopping, buses and the train are grouped in the town centre. The 2021 Census shows large Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities, alongside a strong share of working-age families. Streets away from the station are more residential, and a car is useful once you leave the town centre.

Blacktown falls under postcode 2148 and is governed by the Blacktown Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mcmahon, while state elections fall under the Blacktown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2148
Urban Area
Doonside - Woodcroft
LGA / Council
Blacktown
Federal Electorate
Mcmahon
State Electorate
Blacktown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.78°, 150.90°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
16.06 km²
Population Density
3,174 /km²
Elevation
72m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Blacktown for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.11M
518 sales · ▲ 6.7% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$527K
453 sales · ▲ 0.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2148

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2148, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,442
Median 2023–24
$53,928
▲ 13.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,785

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2148; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$31,980
Personal Income 2021
$39,364
▲ 23.1% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$39,364 / yr
$757/wk
Household
$92,248 / yr
$1774/wk
Family
$100,620 / yr
$1935/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,094
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.4%

597 state housing + 135 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Blacktown
1 km
12 min

Bus Services

  • Route 700, 711 — Parramatta Station 30-45 min
  • Night bus N70, N71 — Sydney CBD (Town Hall) about 60 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
36 km
By Train
About 40-50 min to Central on the T1 North Shore and Western Line. The station is 34.9 km from Central by rail.
By Car (Peak)
50-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-40 min

🛣️ The M4 Western Motorway is the main driving route. Daytime buses from the station run mainly to Parramatta rather than the CBD. Night buses N70 and N71 continue to Town Hall.

Walkability Very Walkable

The station, Westpoint and the town centre cover most daily errands on foot, though the outer residential streets are less convenient without a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Blacktown, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Dayton House
37-39 Roger Place Seven Hills • SHR #00325

👥 Population of Blacktown

Census 2016
47,176
Census 2021
50,961
▲ 8.0% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~55,050

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Blacktown Local Government Area, which contains Blacktown. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
158.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.5%
Motor vehicle theft
164.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
397.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
22.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.6%
Steal from vehicle
270 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.7%
View all 62 offence types for Blacktown →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 22,238
Born Overseas 25,523

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 8,436
  • 2. Philippines 2,822
  • 3. China 1,248
  • 4. Fiji 947
  • 5. New Zealand 907
  • 6. Sri Lanka 748
  • 7. Nepal 631
  • 8. Pakistan 547
  • 9. South Korea 495
  • 10. Afghanistan 483

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 8,011
English 7,420
Indian 7,376
Filipino 3,686
Chinese 2,696
Irish 1,958
Scottish 1,612
Italian 1,178
Lebanese 1,087
Maltese 1,042

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

9,985
Both parents born in Australia
33,936
Both parents born overseas
3,553
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.8%
No Religion
17.0%
Hinduism
14.5%
Sikhism
8.7%
Islam
7.5%
Buddhism
1.9%
Judaism
0.0%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
3,640 (7.1%)
5-14 years
6,193 (12.2%)
15-19 years
2,609 (5.1%)
20-24 years
4,058 (8.0%)
25-34 years
9,334 (18.3%)
35-44 years
8,093 (15.9%)
45-54 years
5,603 (11.0%)
55-64 years
4,929 (9.7%)
65-74 years
3,463 (6.8%)
75-84 years
2,069 (4.1%)
85+ years
960 (1.9%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blacktown known for? +

Blacktown is the administrative and shopping centre of the City of Blacktown, one of Sydney's largest council areas. Blacktown Station is a major interchange on the T1 North Shore and Western Line and the T5 Cumberland Line, and Westpoint is the town-centre shopping complex. The suburb is one of Western Sydney's most diverse communities, with India, the Philippines and China the largest overseas birthplaces in 2021.

How far is Blacktown from Sydney CBD? +

Blacktown is about 36 kilometres by road from the Sydney CBD, and Blacktown Station is 34.9 kilometres from Central by rail. T1 trains take about 40 to 50 minutes to Central. The drive via the M4 is typically 30 to 40 minutes off-peak and 50 to 75 minutes in peak traffic.

Does Blacktown have public transport? +

Blacktown Station is in the suburb, about 1 kilometre from the middle of Blacktown, and it is served by T1 and T5 trains, plus some Blue Mountains Line and NSW TrainLink Western services. Daytime buses include routes 700 and 711 to Parramatta Station. Night buses N70 and N71 run to Town Hall in the Sydney CBD.

Is Blacktown a good place to live? +

Blacktown suits people who want a large multicultural centre with direct trains to Parramatta and Sydney, and shops beside the station. The 2021 median weekly household income was $1,774, and Christian, Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities are all strongly represented. The town centre is very walkable, while the residential edges are quieter and more reliant on a car.

What is the postcode for Blacktown? +

The postcode for Blacktown, New South Wales, is 2148. Neighbouring suburbs including Kings Park and Marayong share the same postcode.

What is the average income in Blacktown? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Blacktown is about $757 per week (around $39,400 per year). The median household income is $1,774 per week and the median family income is $1,935 per week.

What is the median house price in Blacktown? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,110,000, up 6.7% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $527,000, up 0.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Blacktown? +

The median age in Blacktown is 34. The largest age group is 25–34 (9,334 residents, around 18%). Around 24% of residents are under 20 and about 13% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Blacktown a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Blacktown is part of the Blacktown LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Blacktown? +

The population of Blacktown is 50,961 according to the 2021 Census, up 8.0% from 47,176 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Blacktown is around 55,050. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Blacktown? +

In Blacktown, the median weekly rent is $400, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,094 (2021 Census).