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Blackalls Park NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blackalls Park, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blackalls Park NSW is 2,812 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackalls Park is $683 per week ($35,516 per year). Median rent in Blackalls Park is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Blackalls Park has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackalls Park has a population density of 925.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blackalls Park is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackalls Park is $1,600.

There were 37 recorded offences in Blackalls Park in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (12 offences).

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Blackalls Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blackalls Park Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$683/wk

$35,516 per year

#5780 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blackalls Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (1,389) Female 50.7% (1,427)

Population Density

925.5

people per km²

2,812 people · 3.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,831

Family income/wk

Blackalls Park Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackalls Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.8% 423 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.2% 410 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackalls Park Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

3.0%

Germany

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

China

0.3%

India

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Blackalls Park Religion

No Religion

48.8%

Anglican

18.8%

Catholic

15.4%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Not stated

4.5%

Baptist

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackalls Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Blackalls Park Languages Spoken at Home

Other

38.1%

Cantonese

19.0%

IAL Nepali

14.3%

Russian

14.3%

Spanish

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Blackalls Park Employment

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Employed full-time

32.7% 705 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 439 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 61 people

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Not in labour force

44.1% 951 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Blackalls Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.8%

Bachelor Degree

18.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Blackalls Park Occupation

Professionals

21.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.0%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Managers

6.7%

Labourers

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Blackalls Park Field of Study

Engineering

20.4%

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Health

14.2%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Education

9.0%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

Information Technology

1.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Blackalls Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackalls Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blackalls Park Marital Status

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Married

44.3% 1,036

↔️

Separated

3.3% 77

📋

Divorced

10.2% 239

🕊️

Widowed

7.0% 163

👤

Never married

35.2% 824

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackalls Park Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

32.5%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

8.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.1%

German

3.1%

Other

2.9%

Italian

1.2%

Dutch

0.9%

Chinese

0.7%

Maori

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackalls Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.2%

Secondary — Government

24.5%

Vocational Education

14.8%

Pre-school

11.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Primary — Catholic

4.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Secondary — Catholic

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Blackalls Park Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 441

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 5,000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Blackalls Park Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.2% 298

—

Not a volunteer

86.8% 1,953

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackalls Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

4.1%

$800-$999/mo

4.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackalls Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.0%

Did not go to work

20.4%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Truck

0.6%

Train

0.5%

Bicycle

0.5%

Walked only

0.4%

Other

0.3%

Bus

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Blackalls Park Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.6%

1 vehicle

34.3%

2 vehicles

37.2%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Blackalls Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

16.8%

3 bedrooms

53.9%

4 bedrooms

20.3%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Blackalls Park Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

32.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackalls Park Indigenous Population

7.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

424

Indigenous residents

5,067

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackalls Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

384

Asthma

149

Arthritis

135

Heart disease

106

Diabetes

103

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Blackalls Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackalls Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.1%

Couple — no children

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

17.0%

One parent — no children under 15

10.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackalls Park Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 4

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Previously served

4.0% 90

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Never served

95.9% 2,172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blackalls Park Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 345

—

Did not provide

84.6% 1,899

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackalls Park Children Ever Born

No children

26.6%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

31.9%

3 children

20.6%

4 children

9.2%

5+ children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Blackalls Park When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Blackalls Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

26.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Blackalls Park Household Size

1 person

27.2%

2 persons

36.6%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

14.2%

5 persons

6.0%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackalls Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,378

Moved from NSW

218

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Blackalls Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.7%

Step family — no other children

14.7%

Blended family — no other children

4.3%

Other couple — children only

1.3%

Step family — other children present

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackalls Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 37 total

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Blackalls Park Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

3,455

total students

Toronto Adventist School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 43 students

1173

ICSEA

Charlton Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 831 students

1063

ICSEA

St Paul's Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 636 students

1026

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 194 students

1023

ICSEA

Blackalls Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 217 students

966

ICSEA

Toronto High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 952 students

961

ICSEA

Fassifern Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 59 students

947

ICSEA

Toronto Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 201 students

910

ICSEA

Fennell Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 159 students

889

ICSEA

Biraban Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 163 students

871

ICSEA

Booragul Primary School Catholic

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Blackalls Park Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,422/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Blackalls Park

Your weekly income

≈ $6,162/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,072/wk

Rent share 24.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackalls Park

What is the population of Blackalls Park NSW?

The population of Blackalls Park NSW is 2,812 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 925.5 people per km².Blackalls Park is ranked #2,522 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blackalls Park?

The median personal income in Blackalls Park NSW is $683 per week, or $35,516 per year.The median household income is $1,422 per week.Family income is $1,831 per week.Blackalls Park is ranked #5,780 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blackalls Park?

Median rent in Blackalls Park NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blackalls Park ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackalls Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackalls Park NSW is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackalls Park?

The median age in Blackalls Park NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackalls Park a good suburb to live in?

Blackalls Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,812.The median income is $683/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10389. All dollar figures in AUD.