Bligh Park
Bligh Park's most distinctive feature is its family-sized, car-oriented profile packed into 2.12 sq km: 80.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 38.8% have 4 or more bedrooms, and 67.6% of residents drive to work. Its 6,220 residents have a median age of 32, which is 8.0 years below the national figure, while household income sits at the 76.0th percentile. Compared with Windsor's more town-centre setting, Bligh Park reads as a practical mortgage-belt suburb, with 44.8% of households paying a mortgage and 25.9% working from home. The trade-off is slow change: the wider-area trend is -0.19% annually and the trajectory is Aging, so established family housing matters more than rapid expansion.
Population
6,220
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,029/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
27
Bligh Park suits buyers prioritising detached family space over apartment living. Separate houses account for 80.0% of dwellings, while 54.7% have 3 bedrooms and 38.8% have 4 or more; only 0.2% are apartments. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,167, equal to 24.7% of household income, while weekly rent is $410 and rent takes 20.2%, with both housing stress flags false. Mortgage holders outnumber outright owners, 44.8% versus 19.6%, pointing to a suburb where many households are still building equity. Household income at the 76.0th percentile is above the national midpoint, but buyers should compare renovation, insurance and commute costs with Windsor before stretching their budget.
For Buyers
Bligh Park suits buyers prioritising detached family space over apartment living. Separate houses account for 80.0% of dwellings, while 54.7% have 3 bedrooms and 38.8% have 4 or more; only 0.2% are apartments. The monthly mortgage figure is $2,167, equal to 24.7% of household income, while weekly rent is $410 and rent takes 20.2%, with both housing stress flags false. Mortgage holders outnumber outright owners, 44.8% versus 19.6%, pointing to a suburb where many households are still building equity. Household income at the 76.0th percentile is above the national midpoint, but buyers should compare renovation, insurance and commute costs with Windsor before stretching their budget.
For Investors
Investor demand is supported by a 35.1% renting share, $410 weekly rent and a 3.1% vacancy rate, although the rental pool is smaller than the 44.8% mortgage cohort. Rent growth of 39.3% points to strong change over the measured period, but it should be weighed against the suburb's -0.19% annual growth trend and Aging trajectory. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which can help replenish tenant demand, while 28 development applications in 12 months may increase choice for renters. The profile is more suited to established detached housing than rapid capital-growth speculation: 80.0% of dwellings are separate houses, and the gentrification score is 0, with the stage recorded as Not gentrifying.
Development Activity
Total DAs
118
Last 12 Months
27
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+8.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Bligh Park
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Demographics
Bligh Park is younger than the national profile but not especially university-qualified: median age is 32, or 8.0 years below national, and university attainment is 19.8%, 10.3 percentage points below national. Overseas-born residents account for 11.2%, 10.4 points below national, helping explain an Anglo-leaning cultural pattern: English ancestry is recorded for 2,562 people, followed by Irish at 665, Scottish at 623 and Maltese at 266. Christianity counts 3,445 people and no religion 2,316, while Punjabi and Arabic appear at 31 and 14. Families shape daily life because 46.7% of couples have children and average household size is 2.8. Compared with Windsor's town-centre setting, Bligh Park is more settled, with 82.1% of residents staying at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.0%
Houses
19.8%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Bligh Park's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached and family-sized. Separate houses make up 80.0% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 19.8% and apartments 0.2%; the bedroom profile is led by 3-bedroom homes at 54.7%, followed by 4-plus at 38.8%. Tenure is mortgage-heavy: 44.8% are paying a mortgage, compared with 19.6% owned outright and 35.1% rented. That structure points to established owners and newer buyers sharing the same market, rather than a predominantly rental precinct. Monthly mortgage costs are $2,167, or 24.7% of household income, while rent is $410 weekly, or 20.2%; both stress flags are false. Compared with Windsor's denser town-centre housing options, Bligh Park provides more detached-house exposure but less dwelling variety.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $410.
$680
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $720 · units $500
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$935
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.1%
Unoccupied
70
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.7%
Couples with children
30.8%
Couples, no children
21.3%
Single parent
1,774
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is anchored by healthcare at 16.3%, construction at 14.8%, education at 12.0%, public administration at 9.6% and manufacturing at 8.7%. This mix is reflected in occupations led by trades with 572 workers, clerical and administrative roles with 479, professionals with 450, community and personal service with 412, and machinery or driving roles with 360. Labour force participation is 71.2%, unemployment is 3.6% and full-time employment is 59.3%, indicating several practical-service employment pathways. Socioeconomic results are uneven: the IEO is in decile 3, below the national midpoint, while IER is decile 5 and IRSAD and IRSD are both decile 4. Household income nevertheless sits at the 76.0th percentile, because trade, public-sector and healthcare employment can support incomes without high university attainment, recorded at 19.8%.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
3,407
Unemployed
124
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.3%
Part-time
28.9%
Participation
71.2%
Employed
3,283
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.8%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
11.2%
Dwellings
2,206
Transport to Work
Daily life is easiest by car: 67.6% of residents drive, compared with 0.7% using public transport and 0.9% walking or cycling, while 25.9% work from home. That pattern suits a low-rise residential layout but makes route planning important for jobs, shopping and services beyond nearby streets. Two nearby schools are government primary schools, so families should check the enrolment zone for the exact address. Socioeconomic conditions are mixed, with IRSAD and IRSD both in decile 4, below the national midpoint. Bligh Park has 6,220 residents across 2.12 sq km, and current police incident information should be checked as part of any safety assessment.
Drive
67.6%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
25.9%
Population Forecast
-0.19%/yr
(-29 people/yr)
EstablishedBligh Park is on a slow-growth, aging path rather than a rapid expansion cycle. The annual trend is -0.19%, and population change across the wider area is -1.3% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Aging, with the young share down 3.3 percentage points and the senior share up 4.1 points, so family housing is likely to move gradually toward later-life occupancy as households age. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may moderate the shift without changing the overall direction. Rent growth of 39.3% is higher than real income growth of 13.0%, while affordability was nearly stable at 46.2% in 2011 and 46.3% in 2021. Gentrification is rated score 0, stage Not gentrifying, while early signs are scored at 20, suggesting limited change rather than a clear reinvention.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+70
Net Internal / yr
-201
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -201/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bligh Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bligh Park a good suburb to live in?
It can suit households wanting detached housing and a car-oriented routine. About 80.0% of dwellings are separate houses, the median age is 32, and 25.9% of residents work from home. The trade-off is that 67.6% drive, compared with 0.7% using public transport, so commute patterns matter.
What is the median house price in Bligh Park?
Use recent local sales to confirm the current median house price, because rent and tenure figures do not substitute for a sale median. Bligh Park records weekly rent of $410, with 80.0% of dwellings being separate houses and 44.8% of households paying a mortgage.
What schools are in Bligh Park?
Two nearby schools are government primary schools: Bligh Park Public School and Windsor Park Public School. Check the enrolment zone for the exact address, as school access can change across street boundaries. The suburb has 6,220 residents and an average household size of 2.8.
Is Bligh Park safe?
Check current NSW Police incident information rather than inferring safety from housing or demographics. Bligh Park has 6,220 residents and a strongly car-oriented pattern, with 67.6% driving, so assess lighting, routes and activity at different times before choosing an address.
Is Bligh Park good for property investment?
It may suit investors targeting established detached housing, but the growth case is restrained. Weekly rent is $410, vacancy is 3.1%, and 35.1% of households rent. Annual growth is -0.19%, the gentrification score is 0, and 28 development applications in 12 months may increase rental choice.
How is Bligh Park's population changing?
Bligh Park has 6,220 residents today, while the wider-area trend points to slow decline: annual growth is -0.19% and 10-year population change is -1.3%. The trajectory is Aging, with the young share down 3.3 points and the senior share up 4.1 points. Overseas migration is the primary driver.
What development is occurring in Bligh Park?
Development activity includes 28 applications over 12 months. Examples include a swimming pool, external alterations and a secondary dwelling. This points more to household upgrades and incremental intensification than a large new estate, consistent with 80.0% separate houses and a -0.19% annual growth trend.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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