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Black Head NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Black Head, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Black Head NSW is 972 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Head is $598 per week ($31,096 per year). Median rent in Black Head is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Black Head has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Black Head has a population density of 318.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Black Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Head is $1,661.
There were 20 recorded offences in Black Head in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).
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Black Head Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Black Head Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Black Head Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Black Head Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Black Head Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Black Head Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Black Head Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Black Head Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Black Head Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Black Head Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Black Head Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Black Head Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Black Head Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Black Head Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Black Head School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Black Head Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Black Head Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Black Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Black Head How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Black Head Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Black Head Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Black Head Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Black Head Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Black Head Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Black Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Black Head Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Black Head Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Black Head Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Black Head Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Black Head When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Black Head Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Black Head Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Black Head Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Black Head Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Black Head Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total
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Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Black Head Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Head
What is the population of Black Head NSW?
The population of Black Head NSW is 972 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 318.0 people per km².Black Head is ranked #4,023 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Black Head?
The median personal income in Black Head NSW is $598 per week, or $31,096 per year.The median household income is $1,053 per week.Family income is $1,357 per week.Black Head is ranked #7,124 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Black Head?
Median rent in Black Head NSW is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 35.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.Black Head ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Black Head?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Head NSW is $1,661. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Black Head?
The median age in Black Head NSW is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Black Head a good suburb to live in?
Black Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 972.The median income is $598/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10383. All dollar figures in AUD.