Suburbs Black Rock (SA)

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Black Rock SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Black Rock SA is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Rock is $1,020 per week ($53,040 per year). Black Rock has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Black Rock has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Rock is $200.

There were 1 recorded offences in Black Rock in 2024-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Black Rock, South Australia — 32.8428°S, 138.6422°E

Crime: Low Med High

Black Rock Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Black Rock Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,020/wk
$53,040 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
62years
24 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$200/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Black Rock Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (18) Female 40.0% (12)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
36 people · 160.2 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Black Rock Age Distribution

0-4
30-34
35-39
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Black Rock Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.3% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.8% 3 dwellings

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

Black Rock Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Black Rock Religion

Catholic
46.4%
Not stated
17.9%
No Religion
14.3%
Othr Protestnt
10.7%
Uniting Church
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Black Rock Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
30.0%

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

Black Rock Employment

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Employed full-time
63.3% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
10.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
26.7% 8 people

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

Black Rock Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Bachelor Degree
36.4%

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

Black Rock Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
50.0%

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

Black Rock Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Black Rock Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Black Rock Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
27.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Black Rock Marital Status

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Married
77.8% 21
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Divorced
11.1% 3
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Never married
11.1% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Black Rock Ancestry

English
44.0%
Irish
30.0%
Scottish
12.0%
Australian
8.0%
German
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Black Rock Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 61

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

Black Rock Volunteering

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Volunteer
57.1% 16
—
Not a volunteer
42.9% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Black Rock How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Black Rock Car Ownership

2 vehicles
46.2%
4+ vehicles
53.8%

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

Black Rock Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Black Rock Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
19.4%
moved in the last 5 years
70.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Black Rock Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
74
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Black Rock Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Black Rock Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.8%
$500-$649/wk
18.5%
$650-$799/wk
18.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
37.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Black Rock Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.6%
Couple — children under 15
35.7%
Couple — no children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Black Rock Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 3
—
Did not provide
90.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Black Rock Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.8%
5–14 hours
36.1%
15–29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
8.3%

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

Black Rock Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
76.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Black Rock Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Black Rock Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

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

Black Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Black Rock

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,437/wk
Rent share —

Black Rock vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Castambul
Pop: 18 Income: $624/wk
Bright (SA)
Pop: 18 Income: $450/wk Rent: $250/wk
Kangaroo Head
Pop: 18 Income: $687/wk Rent: $360/wk
Mantung
Pop: 18 Income: $350/wk
Meningie East
Pop: 18 Income: $695/wk Rent: $135/wk
Nalyappa
Pop: 18 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Rock

What is the population of Black Rock SA?

The population of Black Rock SA is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Black Rock?

The median personal income in Black Rock SA is $1,020 per week, or $53,040 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Black Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Rock SA is $200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Black Rock?

The median age in Black Rock SA is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Black Rock a good suburb to live in?

Black Rock is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 36.The median income is $1,020/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40114. All dollar figures in AUD.