Black Hill SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Black Hill, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Black Hill SA is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Hill is $439 per week ($22,828 per year). Median rent in Black Hill is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Black Hill has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Black Hill has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Hill is $1,639.

There were 2 recorded offences in Black Hill in 2024-25, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Black Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Black Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$439/wk
$22,828 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,639/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Black Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (27) Female 42.6% (20)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
45 people · 98.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$899
Family income/wk

Black Hill Age Distribution

5-9
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Black Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Black Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Black Hill Religion

No Religion
53.2%
Anglican
12.8%
Lutheran
12.8%
Catholic
8.5%
Buddhism
6.4%
Uniting Church
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Black Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Black Hill Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Black Hill Employment

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Employed full-time
17.1% 7 people
Employed part-time
14.6% 6 people
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Not in labour force
68.3% 28 people

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

Black Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Black Hill Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
40.0%
Community & Personal Service
30.0%
Labourers
30.0%

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

Black Hill Field of Study

Engineering
42.9%
Management & Commerce
28.6%
Society & Culture
28.6%

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

Black Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Black Hill Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
30.8%
$500-$649/wk
23.1%
$650-$799/wk
23.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Black Hill Marital Status

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Married
27.7% 13
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Separated
10.6% 5
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Divorced
14.9% 7
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Widowed
10.6% 5
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Never married
36.2% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Black Hill Ancestry

Australian
29.4%
English
23.5%
German
8.8%
Other
8.8%
Dutch
7.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.9%
Scottish
5.9%
Serbian
5.9%
Irish
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Black Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Black Hill Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.1% 9
No need for assistance
88.9% 72

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

Black Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 10
Not a volunteer
75.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Black Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Black Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.0%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3 vehicles
44.0%

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

Black Hill Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
63.6%

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

Black Hill Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
23.1%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Black Hill Indigenous Population

7.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
80
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Black Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Asthma
6
Mental health
6

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

Black Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
26.5%
$300-$399/wk
14.7%
$400-$499/wk
14.7%
$500-$649/wk
14.7%
$650-$799/wk
14.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Black Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children
57.1%
Couple — children under 15
14.3%
Couple — no children under 15
14.3%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Black Hill Military Service

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Previously served
14.0% 6
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Never served
86.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Black Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
35.9% 14
Did not provide
64.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Black Hill Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
50.0%

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

Black Hill When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
8

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

Black Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
6.4%
5–14 hours
19.1%
15–29 hours
17.0%
30+ hours
21.3%
Did not do domestic work
36.2%

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

Black Hill Household Size

1 person
44.4%
2 persons
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Black Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from SA
5

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

Black Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Black Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Black Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

41%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $669/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 41.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Black Hill

≈ $2,899/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $394/wk
Rent share 41.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Black Hill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Hill

What is the population of Black Hill SA?

The population of Black Hill SA is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Black Hill?

The median personal income in Black Hill SA is $439 per week, or $22,828 per year.The median household income is $669 per week.Family income is $899 per week.

How much is rent in Black Hill?

Median rent in Black Hill SA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 41.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Black Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Hill SA is $1,639. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Black Hill?

The median age in Black Hill SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Black Hill a good suburb to live in?

Black Hill is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 45.The median income is $439/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (41.1% 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: 40112. All dollar figures in AUD.