Black River TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Black River TAS is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black River is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Black River is $200 per week ($867 per month). Black River has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Black River has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black River is $936.

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Black River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Black River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$712/wk
$37,024 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$936/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Black River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (26) Female 45.8% (22)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
42 people · 30.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Black River Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Black River Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Black River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Black River Religion

No Religion
40.9%
Anglican
22.7%
Catholic
20.5%
Islam
9.1%
Othr Protestnt
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Black River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.2%

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

Black River Languages Spoken at Home

Urdu
100.0%

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

Black River Employment

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Employed full-time
55.6% 15 people
Employed part-time
11.1% 3 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 9 people

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

Black River Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
47.4%
Bachelor Degree
36.8%
Certificate III/IV
15.8%

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

Black River Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Black River Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
61.5%
Engineering
38.5%

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

Black River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Black River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
44.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Black River Marital Status

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Married
61.1% 22
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Never married
38.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Black River Ancestry

Australian
27.0%
English
23.8%
Scottish
15.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
14.3%
Dutch
12.7%
Other
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Black River School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Black River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.5% 7
No need for assistance
91.5% 75

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

Black River Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.4% 7
Not a volunteer
80.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Black River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Car (passenger)
17.6%

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

Black River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.1%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
19.0%

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

Black River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
23.5%
3 bedrooms
47.1%
4 bedrooms
29.4%

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

Black River Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
45.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Black River Indigenous Population

15.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
67
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Black River Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Black River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$500-$649/wk
16.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Black River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.8%
Couple — no children
45.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Black River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.1% 3
Did not provide
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Black River When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3
2020
4

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

Black River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5–14 hours
18.9%
15–29 hours
27.0%
30+ hours
13.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.9%

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

Black River Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
36.4%
3 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Black River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Black River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Black River Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,333/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Black River

≈ $5,776/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,133/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Black River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Frequently Asked Questions About Black River

What is the population of Black River TAS?

The population of Black River TAS is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Black River?

The median personal income in Black River TAS is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Black River?

Median rent in Black River TAS is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Black River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black River TAS is $936. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Black River?

The median age in Black River TAS is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Black River a good suburb to live in?

Black River is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 42.The median income is $712/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 60050. All dollar figures in AUD.