NSW · Blacktown Council
Kings Langley, 2147
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Kings Langley is a practical established suburb in Blacktown, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 9,354
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,457
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 116 of 3,210
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,579
- Employment rate
- 61.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 172 / 142 / 39
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 271
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 603
- Against the person
- 180
- Against property
- 280
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 64.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 52 residents
- State safety percentile
- 43th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault190
- Fraud258
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment282
- Malicious Damage To Property244
- Steal From Retail Store143
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
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
- 1,081
- Kings Langley Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
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
111 public transport stops in this suburb
- James Cook Dr After Shanke Cres
- James Cook Dr At Orton St
- James Cook Dr At Sporing Av
- James Cook Dr Opp Isaac Smith Pde
- James Cook Dr Opp Kings Langley Shopping Centre
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
224 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure77 JAMES COOK DRIVE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 ROSINA CRESCENT KINGS LANGLEY 2147Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure71 SUTHERLAND AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 PERRY STREET KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Residential flat building; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure1 VARDYS ROAD KINGS LANGLEY 2147Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78 HAWKESWORTH PARADE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation31 GILBERT CRESCENT KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 ISAAC SMITH PARADE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 MARTON CRESCENT KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool80 Enmore Crescent, Kings ForestDetermined
February 2026
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)14 DILGA STREET KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 Sparman Crescent Kings Langley 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation92 JOSEPH BANKS DRIVE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 ENMORE CRESCENT KINGS FORESTDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support59 Enmore Crescent Kings ForestDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61 Enmore Crescent Kings ForestDetermined
- Subdivision1 JOEL PLACE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Withdrawn
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise125 JAMES COOK DRIVE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 HODGES STREET KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Stairway; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development4 TRINITY PLACE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Withdrawn
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2 TORRES PLACE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)1 TUNLEY PLACE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 KNIGHT AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 KNIGHT AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah8 MERCURY PLACE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 GILBERT CRESCENT KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 SPORING AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure10 BOTANY BOULEVARD KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 DEPTFORD AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78 HAWKESWORTH PARADE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)43 KEMPE PARADE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 EDGAR PLACE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation31 GILBERT CRESCENT KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 SUTHERLAND AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation74 SPORING AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)2 WALES PLACE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure57 WHITBY ROAD KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure18 WHITBY ROAD KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 STAINSBY AVENUE KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)14 DILGA STREET KINGS LANGLEY 2147Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
60 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 69 James Cook DrBus stop
- James Cook Dr after Shanke CresBus stop
- James Cook Dr after Whitby RdBus stop
- James Cook Dr at Isaac Smith PdeBus stop
- James Cook Dr at Orton StBus stop
- James Cook Dr at Simpson PlBus stop
- James Cook Dr at Sporing AvBus stop
- James Cook Dr before Whitby RdBus stop
- James Cook Dr opp Isaac Smith PdeBus stop
- James Cook Dr opp Kings Langley Shopping CentreBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Banks ReservePark
- Discovery ParkPark
- Endeavour ParkPark
- Friendship ParkPark
- Golden Grove ParkPark
- Lady Penhryn ParkPark
- park vPark
- Pearce ReservePark
- Resolution ReservePark
- Scarborough ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Day Care Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 18
- Parks (OSM)
- 18
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 62.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 589th in Australia
- State rank
- 219th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #88 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #157 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 69 James Cook Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Butcheramenitiesbutcher
- Colesamenities135 James Cook Drivesupermarket
- Day Care Centreamenitieskindergarten
- Gracilis Bamboo Sydneyamenities39 Hutchins Crescent, Kings Langleygarden_centre
- Independant Marketamenitiesconvenience
- James Cook Dr after Shanke Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- James Cook Dr after Whitby Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- James Cook Dr at Isaac Smith Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- James Cook Dr at Orton Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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