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Blaxlands Ridge NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blaxlands Ridge NSW is 589 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blaxlands Ridge is $888 per week ($46,176 per year). Median rent in Blaxlands Ridge is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). Blaxlands Ridge has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Blaxlands Ridge has a population density of 14.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blaxlands Ridge is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blaxlands Ridge is $2,600.

There were 6 recorded offences in Blaxlands Ridge in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Blaxlands Ridge Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blaxlands Ridge Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$888/wk

$46,176 per year

#2269 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$470/wk

$2,037 per month

#852 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,600/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Blaxlands Ridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (288) Female 50.7% (296)

Population Density

14.0

people per km²

589 people · 42.0 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,723

Family income/wk

Blaxlands Ridge 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)

Blaxlands Ridge Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

34.6% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.4% 100 dwellings

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

Blaxlands Ridge Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

England

2.7%

Germany

1.6%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Religion

No Religion

44.5%

Catholic

22.8%

Anglican

21.8%

Not stated

3.7%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Eastern Orthodox

1.6%

Lutheran

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

45.5%

SAL Filipin

27.3%

SAL Tot

27.3%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Employment

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Employed full-time

39.6% 161 people

⏰

Employed part-time

28.3% 115 people

🔍

Unemployed

0.7% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

31.4% 128 people

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

Blaxlands Ridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

Postgraduate Degree

1.2%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.3%

Managers

17.1%

Professionals

17.1%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

13.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

Labourers

2.9%

Sales Workers

2.0%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Field of Study

Engineering

20.7%

Architecture & Building

20.7%

Management & Commerce

16.6%

Society & Culture

9.8%

Education

9.8%

Health

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.5%

$4,000+/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Marital Status

💍

Married

57.6% 266

↔️

Separated

3.2% 15

📋

Divorced

4.8% 22

🕊️

Widowed

2.6% 12

👤

Never married

31.8% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Ancestry

Australian

35.9%

English

31.0%

Irish

7.3%

Scottish

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

German

3.6%

Maltese

3.5%

Other

3.2%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.9%

Samoan

1.0%

Filipino

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.7%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Vocational Education

18.4%

Pre-school

13.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Secondary — Catholic

3.4%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 60

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 1,068

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

Blaxlands Ridge Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.7% 71

—

Not a volunteer

84.3% 381

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.3%

Did not go to work

15.6%

Truck

5.8%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.8%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.5%

2 vehicles

29.3%

3 vehicles

26.2%

4+ vehicles

36.0%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.6%

3 bedrooms

26.3%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

19.8%

6+ bedrooms

7.8%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Population Mobility

6.9%

moved in the last year

31.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,094

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Blaxlands Ridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.8%

Couple — no children under 15

29.7%

Couple — no children

19.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.7% 12

👤

Never served

97.3% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 64

—

Did not provide

85.6% 379

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Children Ever Born

No children

28.8%

1 child

13.0%

2 children

36.4%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

2.2%

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

Blaxlands Ridge When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Blaxlands Ridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.9%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.9%

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

Blaxlands Ridge Household Size

1 person

6.1%

2 persons

28.5%

3 persons

23.0%

4 persons

21.2%

5 persons

12.7%

6+ persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address

514

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Blaxlands Ridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Step family — no other children

11.0%

Blended family — no other children

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blaxlands Ridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Assault

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Blaxlands Ridge Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,764/wk

Median Rent $470/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

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

If you earn X in Blaxlands Ridge

Your weekly income

≈ $11,977/month

Median rent $470/wk

Left after rent $2,294/wk

Rent share 17.0%

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Blaxlands Ridge vs State & National Average

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Pop: 295 Income: $680/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 297 Income: $671/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaxlands Ridge

What is the population of Blaxlands Ridge NSW?

The population of Blaxlands Ridge NSW is 589 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.0 people per km².Blaxlands Ridge is ranked #4,776 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blaxlands Ridge?

The median personal income in Blaxlands Ridge NSW is $888 per week, or $46,176 per year.The median household income is $2,764 per week.Family income is $2,723 per week.Blaxlands Ridge is ranked #2,269 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blaxlands Ridge?

Median rent in Blaxlands Ridge NSW is $470 per week ($2,037 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blaxlands Ridge ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blaxlands Ridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blaxlands Ridge NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blaxlands Ridge?

The median age in Blaxlands Ridge NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blaxlands Ridge a good suburb to live in?

Blaxlands Ridge is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 589.The median income is $888/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 10408. All dollar figures in AUD.