Is it safe to live in Blacktown?

In a nutshell: -The outer borders for Blacktown (especially the streets on the Woodcroft and Marayong borders) seem to be the best for low traffic, quiet type streets and living. -It’s pretty safe overall. Stick to basic safety measures as you would in any suburb.

Is Blacktown a low socioeconomic area?

SEIFA Index of Disadvantage for Blacktown City in 2016 was 986. The Blacktown City Council Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) measure the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage and/or advantage based on a range of Census characteristics.

How many different nationalities are represented in the Blacktown area?

Blacktown is a city of diverse cultures – a home to around 395,000 people representing around 188 birthplaces and 182 different languages.

Why Blacktown is called?

The origin of its European name came from an institution set up in the area to educate indigenous children. However, that institution lasted only 10 years, the name was kept as a reminder of the history of this area in Western Sydney.

Why is Blacktown so populated?

“People come partially due to ‘chain migration’ where if someone from their hometown moves here, they follow. There’s also refugees who settle in the area and the cost of living is less expensive than other parts of Sydney.” Natalia Quintana (left) is part of the largest Filipino group in NSW.

What town in NSW has the highest crime rate?

As of September 2018 the City of Sydney had the highest rate of violent crime per 100,000 people (1445.1), followed by City of Penrith (475.7) and City of Blacktown (495.1).

What is Seifa index?

Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) is an ABS product that ranks areas in Australia according to relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage. The indexes are based on information from the five-yearly Census of Population and Housing.

What ethnicity is Blacktown?

Blacktown has a population of 403,000 people. We are the largest Council in New South Wales. Around 1 in 68 Australians reside in Blacktown City. 2.8% of people are from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.

What are the social issues facing young people in Blacktown City?

This profile outlines the major social issues currently facing young people aged 1224 years – in Blacktown City. It explores the key issues for eleven priority areas being the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, transportation and service development.

Where can I find more information about Blacktown City’s city profile?

Contact our Social Planning Team on 02 9839 6420 or 02 9839 6086 to find out more about our City Profile. We have a number of online demographic products to assist you with the information you need. These include: A socio-demographic profile of Blacktown City precincts and suburbs.

Who do we care for in Blacktown?

We care for people who live, work or attend school/preschool in the eastern sector of the Blacktown Local Government Area.

Where is the Blacktown community health centre located?

Some information requested is required by the Ministry of Health and funding agencies. The Blacktown Community Health Centre is located on the grounds of Blacktown Hospital which is the corner of Blacktown Road and Marcel Crescent, Blacktown