Blakebrook NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blakebrook NSW is 132 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blakebrook is $885 per week ($46,020 per year). Median rent in Blakebrook is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Blakebrook has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Blakebrook has a population density of 8.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blakebrook is $2,156.

There were 1 recorded offences in Blakebrook in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Blakebrook Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Blakebrook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$885/wk
$46,020 per year
#2307 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
#3743 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,156/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Blakebrook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.2% (61) Female 54.8% (74)

Population Density

8.4
people per km²
132 people · 15.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,156
Family income/wk

Blakebrook Age Distribution

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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blakebrook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.1% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.9% 18 dwellings

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

Blakebrook Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Blakebrook Religion

Catholic
37.2%
No Religion
30.2%
Anglican
13.2%
Uniting Church
7.8%
Not stated
7.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blakebrook Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
45.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Blakebrook Employment

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Employed full-time
54.5% 55 people
Employed part-time
16.8% 17 people
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Not in labour force
28.7% 29 people

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

Blakebrook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.8%
Bachelor Degree
19.3%
Postgraduate Degree
15.8%
Certificate I/II
5.3%

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

Blakebrook Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
28.9%
Professionals
23.7%
Managers
21.1%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Clerical & Administrative
7.9%
Sales Workers
7.9%

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

Blakebrook Field of Study

Management & Commerce
34.1%
Engineering
22.0%
Education
22.0%
Architecture & Building
7.3%
Health
7.3%
Society & Culture
7.3%

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

Blakebrook Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blakebrook Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
11.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blakebrook Marital Status

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Married
44.1% 52
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Separated
2.5% 3
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Divorced
10.2% 12
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Widowed
5.9% 7
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Never married
37.3% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blakebrook Ancestry

Australian
35.8%
English
23.0%
Irish
10.2%
Other
8.0%
Scottish
7.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
Italian
4.8%
German
3.7%
Greek
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blakebrook School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
36.0%
Secondary — Government
28.0%
Vocational Education
20.0%
Primary — Catholic
16.0%

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

Blakebrook Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.2% 3
No need for assistance
98.8% 245

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

Blakebrook Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.3% 20
Not a volunteer
81.7% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blakebrook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
72.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blakebrook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.6%
Car (passenger)
9.8%
Did not go to work
6.6%

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

Blakebrook Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.4%
2 vehicles
42.6%
3 vehicles
23.4%
4+ vehicles
10.6%

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

Blakebrook Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.0%
3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
26.0%
5 bedrooms
12.0%

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

Blakebrook Population Mobility

16.2%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blakebrook Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
248
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blakebrook Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
4
Lung condition
4
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Blakebrook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.9%
$800-$999/wk
21.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blakebrook Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.0%
Couple — children under 15
33.0%
Couple — no children under 15
24.0%
One parent — children under 15
3.0%
One parent — no children under 15
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blakebrook Military Service

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Previously served
3.7% 4
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Never served
96.3% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blakebrook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 16
Did not provide
85.0% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blakebrook Children Ever Born

No children
21.1%
2 children
63.2%
3 children
7.9%
4 children
7.9%

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

Blakebrook When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
1981–1990
3

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

Blakebrook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.9%
5–14 hours
40.6%
15–29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

Blakebrook Household Size

1 person
24.6%
2 persons
36.8%
3 persons
7.0%
4 persons
24.6%
5 persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blakebrook Where Residents Moved From

Same address
109
Moved from QLD
8
Moved from NSW
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Blakebrook Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
73.3%
Blended family — no other children
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blakebrook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Blakebrook Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
942
avg ICSEA score
36
total students
Blakebrook Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 36 students
942
ICSEA

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

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Blakebrook Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,825/wk
Median Rent $335/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.4%

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

If you earn X in Blakebrook

≈ $7,908/month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,490/wk
Rent share 18.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blakebrook vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blakebrook

What is the population of Blakebrook NSW?

The population of Blakebrook NSW is 132 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.4 people per km².Blakebrook is ranked #8,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blakebrook?

The median personal income in Blakebrook NSW is $885 per week, or $46,020 per year.The median household income is $1,825 per week.Family income is $2,156 per week.Blakebrook is ranked #2,307 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blakebrook?

Median rent in Blakebrook NSW is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 18.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blakebrook ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blakebrook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blakebrook NSW is $2,156. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blakebrook?

The median age in Blakebrook NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blakebrook a good suburb to live in?

Blakebrook is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 132.The median income is $885/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10401. All dollar figures in AUD.