NSW · Lake Macquarie Council
Blackalls Park, NSW, 2283
Desirability index
2.9/100
How this score is calculated#720 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Blackalls Park is a smaller suburban community in the Lake Macquarie area, home to around 2,812 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,035 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 723.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $650, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,812
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,422
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 1,153
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 53.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 77 / 127 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 89
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,035
- Against the person
- 573
- Against property
- 530
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 723.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -1.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions387
- Domestic Violence Related Assault156
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment194
- Malicious Damage To Property138
- Transport Regulatory Offences278
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 966
- Blackalls Park Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Fassifern Rd After Reynolds St
- Railway Pde At Lake St
- Railway Pde Opp Adam St
- South Pde After Faucett St
- South Pde At Fassifern Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
112 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
May 2026
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of AustraliaU 16 3 FAUCETT STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Privacy screens80 FENNELL CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure7 ADAM STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure26 Fennell Crescent, Blackalls Park 2283Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure51 RAILWAY PARADE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Under Assessment
- Subdivision13 SOUTH PARADE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 BLACKALL AVENUE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Demolition20 ALDON CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 WARD STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)13 ROSE STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Under Assessment
2025· 12 proposals
November 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)3 REYNOLDS STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Open
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Carport133 FASSIFERN ROAD BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)43 REYNOLDS STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 WARD STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure16 ADAM STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 NORTH PARADE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support34 CHARLES STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)3 REYNOLDS STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 FENNELL CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)55 FAUCETT STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Additional Information Requested
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 HUXLEY CLOSE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 FENNELL CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
2024· 14 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision27 TODD STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 SOUTH PARADE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)43 REYNOLDS STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers15 BLACKALL AVENUE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space62 RAILWAY PARADE NORTH BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport43 LAKE STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 FENNELL CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah12 FENNELL CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers26 ALDON CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 LAKE STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space8 ADAM STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure26 FENNELL CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
February 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure55 RAILWAY PARADE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 VENETIA AVENUE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
2023· 18 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure19 SOUTH PARADE BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure99 LAKE STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 CHARLES STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 LAKE STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Determined
2022· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 2 proposals
2 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Fassifern Rd after Reynolds StBus stop
- Fassifern Rd at Reynolds StBus stop
- Fassifern Rd at South PdeBus stop
- Railway Pde at Lake StBus stop
- Railway Pde opp Adam StBus stop
- Railway Pde opp Lake StBus stop
- South Pde after Faucett StBus stop
- South Pde at Fassifern RdBus stop
- South Pde opp Faucett StBus stop
- Blackalls Park Post OfficePost office
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 2.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #720 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Fassifern Rd After Reynolds Sttransport
- Railway Pde At Lake Sttransport
- Railway Pde Opp Adam Sttransport
- South Pde After Faucett Sttransport
- South Pde At Fassifern Rdtransport
- Park or reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carportplanning43 LAKE STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Lodged 18 Sep 2024 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking spaceplanning8 ADAM STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Lodged 21 Mar 2024 · Determined
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of AustraliaplanningU 16 3 FAUCETT STREET BLACKALLS PARK 2283Lodged 30 May 2026 · Additional Information Requested
- Demolitionplanning20 ALDON CRESCENT BLACKALLS PARK 2283Lodged 01 May 2026 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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