Blacktown City Disability Profile
The Social profile outlines provides a snapshot of community strengths, challenges and opportunities for people with disability and is a resource to support planning and research.
Summary demographics
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In 2021, there were 21,030 people with a need for assistance living in Blacktown City Council. (5.1% requiring help with day-to-day activities).
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From 2016 to 2021, Blacktown City's population needing assistance increased by 3,752 people (21.7%). This represents an average annual population change of 4.01% per year over the period.
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Interestingly, while females (11,163) outnumber males (9,867) seeking help, females experience a lower need for assistance earlier in life. This could be because women live longer.
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Overall, 13.1% of the population needing assistance was aged between 0 and 14, and 49.2% were aged 65 years and over, compared with 9.6% and 57.3% respectively for Greater Sydney.
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For every age group, up until 75+, people in Blacktown City require assistance at a rate higher than the numbers for Greater Sydney.
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Nearly 1 in 10 residents (9.9%) provided unpaid assistance in 2021, slightly higher than the NSW average.
Caring for people with disability
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30,244 residents provide unpaid care in Blacktown
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females are more likely to provide unpaid care than males: 11.5% vs. 8.2% in 2021
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the total number of people providing unpaid care increased since 2016
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this increase was primarily driven by more females taking on this role (+2,776), compared to a smaller increase for males (+332).
Priorities for people with disability
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improved perceptions of safety
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improvements to access and availability of social and community services
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improved access and availability of open spaces
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increased social inclusion and cohesion.
Contact our Social Planning Team on 02 9839 6086 to find out more about our City Profile.