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Demographics in Blacktown (2148)

Who lives in Blacktown? The demographic profile below draws on ABS Census data to describe the population in terms of age structure, household types, income distribution, and housing tenure. For buyers, the most actionable signals are the proportion of owner-occupiers (which tends to correlate with property maintenance and community stability) and the median household income (which sets an upper bound on sustainable rent levels).

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Blacktown · ABS Census 2021

Population50,961usual residents
Median age34years
Avg household2.9people
Household income$1,774 /wk
Median rent$400 /wk
Median mortgage$2,094 /mo
Housing tenure
22%Owned outright
32%With mortgage
43%Renting
4%Social housing
Dwelling mix
65%House
19%Semi
16%Flat / apt
Household composition
39%Couple + kids
21%Couple, no kids
13%Single parent
21%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

Age structure tells you about the lifecycle stage of Blacktown as a suburb. A concentration of 25-to-39-year-olds typically indicates a gentrifying or established inner-ring suburb with strong café culture and lifestyle infrastructure. A concentration of 40-to-64-year-olds in owner-occupied houses suggests a more settled, family-oriented suburb. Understanding the age profile helps you assess whether the suburb's current character is likely to persist or shift over your ownership horizon.

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