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Blaxland NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blaxland NSW is 7,434 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blaxland is $937 per week ($48,724 per year). Median rent in Blaxland is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Blaxland has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Blaxland has a population density of 768.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blaxland is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blaxland is $2,230.

There were 64 recorded offences in Blaxland in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (14 offences).

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Blaxland Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blaxland Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$937/wk

$48,724 per year

#1752 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,230/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blaxland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,597) Female 51.6% (3,839)

Population Density

768.1

people per km²

7,434 people · 9.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,524

Family income/wk

Blaxland 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)

Blaxland Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.6% 1,085 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.4% 1,101 dwellings

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

Blaxland Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

5.4%

Germany

0.8%

India

0.7%

Canada

0.3%

Chile

0.3%

France

0.2%

Egypt

0.2%

Greece

0.1%

Indonesia

0.1%

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

Blaxland Religion

No Religion

45.0%

Catholic

21.2%

Anglican

17.1%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Not stated

4.2%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Baptist

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blaxland Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

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

Blaxland Languages Spoken at Home

Other

31.9%

Spanish

12.5%

French

12.5%

Arabic

11.1%

Polish

10.4%

Russian

9.0%

Mandarin

6.3%

Italian

6.3%

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

Blaxland Employment

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Employed full-time

38.1% 2,055 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.5% 1,156 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.5% 134 people

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Not in labour force

37.9% 2,044 people

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

Blaxland Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.5%

Certificate III/IV

28.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Postgraduate Degree

15.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Blaxland Occupation

Professionals

39.5%

Managers

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Labourers

3.8%

Sales Workers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

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

Blaxland Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.9%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Education

14.7%

Engineering

13.1%

Health

12.4%

Architecture & Building

6.7%

Creative Arts

5.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Information Technology

3.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.7%

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

Blaxland Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blaxland Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blaxland Marital Status

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Married

53.1% 3,150

↔️

Separated

2.4% 143

📋

Divorced

8.9% 527

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 258

👤

Never married

31.2% 1,850

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blaxland Ancestry

English

32.0%

Australian

30.3%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

8.6%

Other

6.2%

German

3.4%

Italian

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.8%

Chinese

1.0%

Polish

1.0%

Maltese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blaxland School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.8%

Secondary — Government

21.3%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Pre-school

11.0%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Secondary — Catholic

5.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

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

Blaxland Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 767

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 13,699

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

Blaxland Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.2% 1,220

—

Not a volunteer

78.8% 4,542

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blaxland Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

0.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.3%

$800-$999/mo

2.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blaxland How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.6%

Did not go to work

26.0%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Train

2.5%

Truck

1.6%

Walked only

1.4%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Bicycle

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Blaxland Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

33.1%

2 vehicles

41.5%

3 vehicles

13.5%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

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

Blaxland Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

8.6%

3 bedrooms

41.4%

4 bedrooms

35.8%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Blaxland Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

31.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blaxland Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

393

Indigenous residents

14,168

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blaxland Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

788

Asthma

319

Arthritis

254

Diabetes

189

Heart disease

186

Lung condition

154

Cancer

129

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Blaxland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blaxland Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.5%

Couple — no children

26.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — children under 15

6.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blaxland Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.3% 15

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 11

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 180

👤

Never served

96.4% 5,568

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blaxland Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 874

—

Did not provide

84.8% 4,885

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blaxland Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

20.1%

4 children

6.4%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Blaxland When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

204

1971–1980

170

1981–1990

191

1991–2000

130

2001–2010

140

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Blaxland Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.2%

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

Blaxland Household Size

1 person

19.9%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

18.0%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blaxland Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,476

Moved from NSW

456

Moved — same area (SA2)

189

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from VIC

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

Blaxland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.2%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.7%

Other couple — children only

0.6%

Intact family — other children present

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blaxland Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 64 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Assault

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Blaxland Schools

schools nearby

government

1078

avg ICSEA score

3,178

total students

Glenbrook Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 338 students

1120

ICSEA

Lapstone Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 158 students

1113

ICSEA

St Finbar's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 166 students

1110

ICSEA

Wycliffe Christian School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 586 students

1100

ICSEA

Blaxland Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 137 students

1068

ICSEA

Blaxland East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 379 students

1068

ICSEA

Blaxland High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 998 students

1065

ICSEA

Warrimoo Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 146 students

1052

ICSEA

Mount Riverview Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 231 students

1050

ICSEA

Wycliffe Hope School Independent

Combined · U · 39 students

1037

ICSEA

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

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Blaxland Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,171/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Blaxland

Your weekly income

≈ $9,408/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,751/wk

Rent share 19.3%

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Blaxland vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,719 Income: $1,209/wk Rent: $660/wk

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Pop: 3,726 Income: $970/wk Rent: $600/wk

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Pop: 3,732 Income: $584/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 3,747 Income: $577/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 3,767 Income: $1,149/wk Rent: $580/wk

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Pop: 3,774 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaxland

What is the population of Blaxland NSW?

The population of Blaxland NSW is 7,434 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 768.1 people per km².Blaxland is ranked #971 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blaxland?

The median personal income in Blaxland NSW is $937 per week, or $48,724 per year.The median household income is $2,171 per week.Family income is $2,524 per week.Blaxland is ranked #1,752 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blaxland?

Median rent in Blaxland NSW is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blaxland ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blaxland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blaxland NSW is $2,230. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blaxland?

The median age in Blaxland NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blaxland a good suburb to live in?

Blaxland is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,434.The median income is $937/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 10406. All dollar figures in AUD.