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Blacktown City Council
NSW's most populous local government area — around 438,800 people across about 54 suburbs of Greater Western Sydney, from Blacktown and Mount Druitt to fast-growing Marsden Park and The Ponds. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, roads, libraries, pools, early learning, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 5.9%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 4 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyBlacktown's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
9 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you, by ward — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Brad Bunting (Labor)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 5300 6000
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~438,800 (2024)
Open →What's happening
2 updatesRecent items from Blacktown City Council's public channels, in plain language.
- Policy
Blacktown City Council releases first $1 billion draft budget
The draft 2026/27 Operational Plan and Budget proposes $1.011 billion in spending — the first time the council's budget has exceeded $1 billion — including $292.2M of major capital works.
What this means for you: The council put its draft plans and budget on public exhibition (13 May–9 June 2026) for residents to comment before adoption on 29 June 2026.
- Development
Work begins on landmark redevelopment for Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
Construction started on a $40.6M renewal of the Mount Druitt Swimming Centre — a new indoor learn-to-swim pool, splashpad and refurbished outdoor 50m pool — part of a $149M Mount Druitt town-centre masterplan.
What this means for you: The seasonal Mount Druitt pool is being rebuilt as a year-round centre; expect it to be closed during construction, with an expected opening in early 2028.
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