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The Blacktown Sun covers the fast developing, growth region of the Greater West of Sydney, and is committed to covering local news, entertainment, sports and community issues.

Blacktown City continues to enjoy a strong and vibrant residential and commercial expansion. Located only 35km from Sydney’s CBD, Blacktown is home to population of 300,000 people, 28,000 businesses and more than 830 parks and reserves making it one of the State’s leading cities in relation to population and employment growth, and recreational services.

By constantly supporting and serving local residents and businesses, as well as sponsoring many local events, the Blacktown Sun is able to maintain the loyalty and respect of its community.

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Circulation

Circulation: 56,372
Source: Circualtion Audit Bureau, March 2008

Readership: 66,000
Source: Roy Morgan Research, March 2008

Suburbs: For a list of distribution suburbs please click on the PDF Summary below.

Postcodes: For a list of postcodes please click on the PDF Summary below.

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Rates
Rates effective 1 July 2008. To download the current Rate Card for the Blacktown Sun simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.
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Rates - EGN/Display, Classifieds, Trades & Services
Section Rate ex GST Rate incl GST
Display Module$105.20$115.72
Classifieds Lineage $3.80 $4.18
Classifieds Single col cm $15.25 $16.78
Trade & Services Lineage $5.05 $5.56
Trades & Services col cm $18.45 $20.30
Casual colour load $400 for process colour ($440 incl GST) and $200 for Spot Colour ($220 incl GST). Please download display rate card for discount structure. For information on preferred position loads,Inserts, Adhesive Notes and other marketing opportunities, please contact your Fairfax Community Sales Office
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Downloads
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Advertising Terms & Conditions
Blacktown Sun Rate Card
Specs / Deadlines
Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.

Failure to supply material resulting in an advertisement’s non appearance will also incur charges.

Earlier deadlines may occasionally be implemented to accommodate press and production time lines, especially around and after Public Holidays.

To download the current specs for the Blacktown Sun simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.
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Deadlines - EGN/Display, Real Estate, Drive, Classifieds, Trades & Services
Section Deadlines
Publication Date Tuesday
Display Bookings 1pm Thurs prior
Display Complete Material 4pm Fri prior
Display Copy Set 5pm Thurs prior
Real Estate bookings 1pm Wed prior
R/E Complete Material 5pm Thurs prior
R/E Copy to set 5pm Wed prior
Drive Bookings 1pm Thurs prior
Drive Complete material 5pm Fri prior
Drive copy to set 5pm Thurs prior
Classifieds Lineage 3pm Mon prior
Classifieds Display & Semi Display 11:30am Mon prior
Trades & Services Lineage 12:30pm Mon prior
Trades & Services Display 11:30am Mon prior
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Special Publications
Please see below for information on our Special Publication.
Blacktown Directory
The Directory is an exciting and cost efficient way to advertise locally. The handy-size gloss publication gives your local business a fresh way to get your message across to local readers. The directory-style layout makes your ad easy to find giving your business the maximum opportunity to reach potential customers. Because of its size, quality and additional service information, The Directory becomes a handy reference for users over a whole year. The Directory carries the credibility of being a Fairfax Community Newspaper publication, produced by a local team and delivered with your local newspaper. Your advertisement will also have 365-day exposure on the web – go to thedirectory.net.au to see this exciting new addition to The Directory package. To further enhance your opportunities, your business will receive a monthly listing for one year in a special new section in your local newspaper.
Download File   Click Here to view the Directory
 
Research
Please see below for the Blacktown Sun Reader Profile which includes a selection of category and readership snapshots as samples of the incredible reach you could achieve by including the Blacktown Sun in your marketing mix.

Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information directly relevant to your business needs.

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Blackatown Sun Reader Profile
CATEGORIESSTATISTICS
Readership66,000
Circulation55,679
DEMOGRAPHICS
Male32,000
Female35,000
14-2411,000
25-3412,000
35-4921,000
50+24,000
PROFESSION
Professional/Manager11,000
White Collar16,000
Skilled/Semi-Skilled11,000
MARITAL STATUS
Single13,000
Married/Defacto44,000
Widow/Divorced6,000
HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1-2 people in household20,000
3-4 people in household33,000
5+ people in household13,000
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Less than $25,0007,000
$25,000 - $49,9998,000
$50,000 - $69,9996,000
$70,000 - $99,99910,000
$100,000 & Over10,000
FAMILIES
No. of Children in household aged 0-5 16,000
No. of Children in household aged 6-1114,000
No. of Children in household aged 12-158,000
AUTOMOTIVE
Buy a New Vehicle within 1 year4,000
Buy a New Vehicle within 2 years5,000
Buy a New Vehicle within 4 years7,000
Buy a Used Vehicle within 1 year5,000
Buy a Used Vehicle within 2 years8,000
Buy a Used Vehicle within 4 years10,000
Buy a Vehicle within 4 years18,000
CARS DRIVEN
Ford9,000
Holden10,000
Mitsubishi5,000
Nissan3,000
Toyota11,000
BANKING & INVESTMENTS
Total Have a Credit Card30,000
Total Have a Personal Loan6,000
Total Have any Managed Investment42,000
Total Have account at Bank, Building Society or Credit Union64,000
SHOPPING HABITS
Grocery Buyer - Usually/Sometimes60,000
TOP 3 LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRES
Westpoint Shopping Centre - Blacktown52,000
Seven Hills Shopping Centre25,000
Castle Towers Shopping Centre19,000
REAL ESTATE
Own Home47,000
Paying Off19,000
Circulation
56,372

Source: CAB Audit March 2008. 
Readership
66,000

Source: Roy Morgan Readership Survey March 2008
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Contacts
Please see below for contact details:

NATIONAL ENQUIRIES:

 

LOCAL ENQUIRIES:  

NEW SOUTH WALES:
AD SALES CONNECT
E: jstride@adsalesconnect.com.au
T: (02) 9420 1777
F: (02) 9420 1788

 

BLACKTOWN OFFICE:
T: (02) 9852 2888
F: (02) 9852 2811

SALES EMAIL:
dbushell@fairfaxmedia.com.au   

 

VICTORIA:
BROWN ORR FLETCHER BURROWS
E: suburbans@bofb.com.au
T: (03) 9826 5188

 

EDITORIAL EMAIL:
mlawrence@fairfaxmedia.com.au



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