Black Mountain, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Black Mountain QLD is 1,560 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Mountain is $680 per week ($35,360 per year). Median rent in Black Mountain is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Black Mountain has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Black Mountain has a population density of 38 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Black Mountain is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Mountain is $1,820.

Population
1,560
Census 2021
Median income
$680/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
50years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Black Mountain vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Black Mountain is $680 a week, 9% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 996th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 26.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 50, 8 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlack MountainTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$680/wk$747/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,648/wk$1,593/wk +3%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$320/wk +38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,625/mo +12%$1,733/mo
Median age5042 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.7%20.4% +6.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Black Mountain, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Black Mountain Population

1,560 residents at the 2021 Census.

Black Mountain Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$680/wk
$35,360 per year
Ranked 5,835 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
50years
12 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Black Mountain Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,648/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 26.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Black Mountain against your income

About $7,141 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,208/wk
Rent share 26.7%

Black Mountain Map

Black Mountain, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Black Mountain, Queensland: 26.4216°S, 152.8453°E

Black Mountain Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Black Mountain

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (817) Female 47.5% (739)

Population Density

38
people per km²
1,560 people · 40.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,887
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.1%
New Zealand
4.1%
United States of America
1.3%
South Africa
1.2%
Netherlands
1.1%
Germany
0.5%
Scotland
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese
0.3%
French
0.2%
German
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Thai
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.1%
Australian
36.7%
Scottish
14.4%
Irish
11.2%
German
6.2%
Italian
2.7%
Dutch
2.4%
New Zealander
1.2%
Polish
1.2%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
Welsh
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
48.6%
Not stated
11.8%
Catholic
11.7%
Anglican
11.0%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Pentecostal
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.7% 741
Separated
2.5% 33
Divorced
10.6% 141
Widowed
3.1% 41
Never married
28.2% 375

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.9%
Couple: children under 15
36.2%
Couple: no children under 15
17.9%
One parent: no children under 15
4.3%
One parent: children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.9%
2 persons
44.4%
3 persons
13.8%
4 persons
15.5%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Black Mountain

Housing Tenure

Of the 547 occupied private dwellings in Black Mountain at the 2021 Census, 6.6% were rented, 44.2% owned outright and 42.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
44.2% 242 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.8% 234 dwellings
Rented
6.6% 36 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.1% 17 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
9.9%
3 bedrooms
34.2%
4 bedrooms
42.0%
5 bedrooms
8.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
6.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.8%
1 vehicle
21.3%
2 vehicles
44.6%
3 vehicles
18.3%
4+ vehicles
15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Black Mountain

Employment

Employed full-time
28.4% 321 people
Employed part-time
23.0% 260 people
Unemployed
2.7% 31 people
Not in labour force
45.9% 520 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.7%
Managers
13.4%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Labourers
9.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Sales Workers
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.1%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Walked only
2.7%
Truck
2.2%
Bicycle
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
24.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.6%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
17.8%
Management & Commerce
17.3%
Health
16.0%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Education
10.1%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Creative Arts
4.5%
Agriculture & Environment
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.4%
Secondary: Government
25.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.4%
Vocational Education
9.6%
Secondary: Catholic
6.6%
Pre-school
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.7%
Primary: Catholic
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.4%
Has need for assistance
3.3%
Need for assistance not stated
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
117
Arthritis
61
Heart disease
46
Asthma
43
Lung condition
31
Diabetes
31
Cancer
27
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
14
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 157
Did not provide
87.0% 1,055

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.3% 223
Not a volunteer
81.7% 997

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.2% 64
Never served
94.8% 1,159

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
35.1%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
7.8%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
44
1971: 1980
49
1981: 1990
53
1991: 2000
21
2001: 2010
61
2011: 2015
26
2016
3
2017
5
2018
4
2019
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
39.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,233
Moved from QLD
97
Moved: same area (SA2)
42
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from SA
6
Moved from overseas
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
14.9%
Did not do domestic work
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.3%
Step family: no other children
12.9%
Blended family: no other children
4.5%
Intact family: other children present
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $545/wk Rent: $265/wk $175/wk less rent
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Income: $560/wk Rent: $300/wk $140/wk less rent
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Income: $664/wk Rent: $373/wk $67/wk less rent
Tinbeerwah
Income: $776/wk Rent: $400/wk $40/wk less rent
Blackall
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Home Hill
Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk $220/wk less rent
Malanda
Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk $190/wk less rent
Gooburrum
Income: $693/wk Rent: $300/wk $140/wk less rent

Suburbs near Black Mountain

The closest suburb to Black Mountain is Cooroy, 5.7 km away.

Cooroy
5.7 km away · income $630/wk · rent $430/wk
Pomona (Qld)
7.0 km away · income $643/wk · rent $420/wk
Lake Macdonald
9.8 km away · income $721/wk · rent $420/wk
Cooran
10.0 km away · income $628/wk · rent $385/wk
Eumundi
12.5 km away · income $784/wk · rent $480/wk
Tinbeerwah
13.3 km away · income $776/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Mountain

What is the population of Black Mountain QLD?

The population of Black Mountain QLD is 1,560 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 38 people per km². Black Mountain is ranked #3,341 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Black Mountain?

The median personal income in Black Mountain QLD is $680 per week, or $35,360 per year. The median household income is $1,648 per week. Family income is $1,887 per week. Black Mountain is ranked #5,835 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Black Mountain?

Median rent in Black Mountain QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Black Mountain ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Black Mountain?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Mountain QLD is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Black Mountain?

The median age in Black Mountain QLD is 50 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Black Mountain a good suburb to live in?

Black Mountain is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,560. The median income is $680/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30267. All dollar figures in AUD.