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Black Hill VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Black Hill VIC is 2,124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Hill is $805 per week ($41,860 per year). Median rent in Black Hill is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Black Hill has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Black Hill has a population density of 1209.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Black Hill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Hill is $1,393.

There were 98 recorded offences in Black Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (44 offences).

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Black Hill Population

residents (Census 2021)

Black Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$805/wk

$41,860 per year

#3540 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,393/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Black Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (1,044) Female 50.8% (1,080)

Population Density

1209.1

people per km²

2,124 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,004

Family income/wk

Black Hill 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 & Locality (SAL)

Black Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.6% 282 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.4% 264 dwellings

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

Black Hill Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

2.3%

India

2.1%

China

1.1%

Croatia

1.0%

Canada

0.5%

France

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.3%

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

Black Hill Religion

No Religion

54.0%

Catholic

21.7%

Not stated

8.4%

Anglican

8.4%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Christian (other)

1.0%

Lutheran

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Black Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Black Hill Languages Spoken at Home

Other

20.3%

Mandarin

18.9%

Croatian

10.8%

French

10.8%

Cantonese

10.8%

SAL Tot

10.8%

Urdu

9.5%

IAL Punjabi

8.1%

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

Black Hill Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 577 people

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Employed part-time

24.0% 382 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 46 people

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Not in labour force

36.8% 585 people

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

Black Hill Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.3%

Certificate III/IV

29.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Postgraduate Degree

13.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.6%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Black Hill Occupation

Professionals

35.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.7%

Managers

12.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Labourers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

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

Black Hill Field of Study

Management & Commerce

17.4%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Health

15.1%

Education

13.1%

Engineering

10.5%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Creative Arts

6.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.7%

Information Technology

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

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

Black Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Black Hill Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Black Hill Marital Status

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Married

38.8% 681

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Separated

3.6% 63

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Divorced

9.8% 172

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Widowed

5.2% 92

👤

Never married

42.6% 749

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Black Hill Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

23.9%

Irish

13.5%

Scottish

9.4%

German

4.3%

Other

4.1%

Dutch

2.9%

Italian

2.9%

Chinese

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Indian

1.4%

Maltese

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Black Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.1%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Secondary — Government

13.5%

Pre-school

12.5%

Secondary — Catholic

10.9%

Primary — Catholic

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

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

Black Hill Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.7% 383

✅

No need for assistance

90.3% 3,582

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

Black Hill Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.9% 260

—

Not a volunteer

84.1% 1,379

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Black Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.8%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.9%

$800-$999/mo

11.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Black Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.7%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

3.1%

Truck

1.0%

Train

0.9%

Bicycle

0.8%

Bus

0.6%

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

Black Hill Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.4%

1 vehicle

44.1%

2 vehicles

37.1%

3 vehicles

7.7%

4+ vehicles

4.7%

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

Black Hill Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

51.7%

4 bedrooms

19.6%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

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

Black Hill Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

43.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Black Hill Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,914

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Black Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

305

Asthma

108

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Black Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Black Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — children under 15

10.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Black Hill Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 41

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Never served

97.5% 1,606

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Black Hill Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 255

—

Did not provide

84.3% 1,371

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Black Hill Children Ever Born

No children

35.8%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Black Hill When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

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

Black Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Black Hill Household Size

1 person

34.8%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

12.2%

4 persons

14.4%

5 persons

3.1%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Black Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,686

Moved from VIC

199

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

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

Black Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.3%

Step family — no other children

5.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Black Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 98 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Black Hill Schools

schools nearby

government

1012

avg ICSEA score

3,207

total students

St Patrick's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 249 students

1096

ICSEA

St Columba's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 334 students

1090

ICSEA

Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 227 students

1069

ICSEA

St Alipius' Parish School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 248 students

1052

ICSEA

Black Hill Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 397 students

1042

ICSEA

Caledonian Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 215 students

1010

ICSEA

Ballarat North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 330 students

1002

ICSEA

Woodmans Hill Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 602 students

988

ICSEA

Little Bendigo Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 84 students

986

ICSEA

Mount Pleasant Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 129 students

972

ICSEA

Canadian Lead Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 235 students

952

ICSEA

Macarthur Street Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 83 students

951

ICSEA

Invermay Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 74 students

945

ICSEA

SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Ballarat Independent

Secondary

Ballarat Clarendon College - Second Campus Independent

Combined

Showing 15 of 20 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Black Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,471/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Black Hill

Your weekly income

≈ $6,374/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,181/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Black Hill vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,062 Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk

Panton Hill

Pop: 1,063 Income: $915/wk Rent: $350/wk

Cardigan

Pop: 1,064 Income: $883/wk Rent: $350/wk

Strathmerton

Pop: 1,072 Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk

Toongabbie (Vic.)

Pop: 1,085 Income: $782/wk Rent: $270/wk

Charlton (Vic.)

Pop: 1,095 Income: $545/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Hill

What is the population of Black Hill VIC?

The population of Black Hill VIC is 2,124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1209.1 people per km².Black Hill is ranked #2,936 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Black Hill?

The median personal income in Black Hill VIC is $805 per week, or $41,860 per year.The median household income is $1,471 per week.Family income is $2,004 per week.Black Hill is ranked #3,540 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Black Hill?

Median rent in Black Hill VIC is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Black Hill ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Black Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Hill VIC is $1,393. 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 VIC is 40 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 Victoria with a population of 2,124.The median income is $805/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 20249. All dollar figures in AUD.