Overview
Diversity
Overall Safety
Population
Key StatisticsBased on ABS Estimate Resident Population | Blacktown |
|---|---|
| Population | 59,636 |
| Growth Rate 1yr | 1.94% |
| Average 5yr Growth | 0.48% |
| Forecast Average 5yr Growth | 0.13% |
Blacktown currently has a population of 59,636. The 1 year growth rate is at 1.94%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 0.48%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 60,015, with average 5yr of 0.13%.
Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 900.5 | 455.7 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 357.2 | 173.3 |
| Assault | 1,380 | 715 |
| Sexual Assault | 275 | 166.9 |
| Robbery | 62 | 23.8 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1.3 |
| Total | 2,974.7 | 1,536 |
Blacktown is ranked 528 / 586 in Greater Sydney in terms of people safety. It has significantly higher people crime rate compare to Greater Sydney. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 9.03%.
Property Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 2,599.1 | 1,910.8 |
| Property Damage | 689.2 | 426.4 |
| Arson | 26.8 | 22.9 |
| Total | 3,315.1 | 2,360.1 |
Blacktown is ranked 500 / 585 in Greater Sydney in terms of property safety. It has significantly higher property crime rate compare to Greater Sydney. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has decreased by 14.79%.
Nearby Schools
Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb
Schools Nearby
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Diversity
Land Composition
Residential
86.1%
Industrial
8.9%
Retail
2.5%
Hospital
1.1%
Commercial
0.9%
Agriculture
0.3%
Education
0.2%
Military
0.0%
Amenities
Supermarkets
- • ALDI
- • Woolworths
- • ALDI
- • Coles
Hospitals
- • Metwest Surgical
Shopping Centres
- • Blacktown Mega Centre
(small centre) - • Westpoint Shopping Centre Blacktown
(very large centre)
Climate
Average Monthly Temperatures
Neighbouring Suburbs
There are 11 suburbs neighbouring Blacktown: