Black Rock, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Black Rock VIC is 6,389 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Rock is $1,067 per week ($55,484 per year). Median rent in Black Rock is $541 per week ($2,344 per month). Black Rock has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Black Rock has a population density of 2,006 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Black Rock is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Rock is $2,897.

There were 273 recorded offences in Black Rock in 2025-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (144 offences).

Population
6,389
Census 2021
Median income
$1,067/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$541/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Black Rock vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Black Rock is $1,067 a week, 39% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 82nd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $541 a week, $225 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 22.4% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBlack RockTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,067/wk$767/wk +39%$766/wk
Household income$2,416/wk$1,687/wk +43%$1,637/wk
Rent$541/wk$316/wk +71%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,897/mo$1,723/mo +68%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.4%19.1% +3.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Black Rock, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Black Rock Population

6,389 residents at the 2021 Census.

Black Rock Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,067/wk
$55,484 per year
Ranked 841 of 14,663
Median Rent
$541/wk
$2,344 per month
Ranked 434 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,897/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Black Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,416/wk
Median rent $541/wk
Rent to income 22.4%

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

Median rent in Black Rock against your income

About $10,469 a month
Median rent $541/wk
Left after rent $1,875/wk
Rent share 22.4%

Black Rock Schools

13
schools nearby
8
government
1131
avg ICSEA score
5,049
total students
Sandringham Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 540 students
1158
ICSEA
Beaumaris North Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 477 students
1150
ICSEA
Black Rock Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 489 students
1143
ICSEA
Sacred Heart School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 274 students
1138
ICSEA
Stella Maris School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 143 students
1137
ICSEA
Sandringham East Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 432 students
1135
ICSEA
Beaumaris Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 558 students
1134
ICSEA
Beaumaris Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 893 students
1113
ICSEA
Sandringham College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,079 students
1106
ICSEA
St Agnes' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 164 students
1098
ICSEA
Sandringham College-Bluff Road 7–8 Campus Government
Secondary
Firbank Grammar School - Sandringham Campus Independent
Combined
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary

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

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Black Rock Map

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Black Rock, Victoria: 37.9735°S, 145.0228°E

Black Rock Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (13)

People in Black Rock

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (3,063) Female 52.1% (3,326)

Population Density

2,006
people per km²
6,389 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,209
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.1%
New Zealand
1.7%
China
1.4%
South Africa
1.3%
Germany
1.0%
Scotland
1.0%
United States of America
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
1.9%
Mandarin
1.7%
German
0.8%
Italian
0.8%
Russian
0.8%
French
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.8%
Australian
32.4%
Irish
13.8%
Scottish
13.4%
Italian
5.0%
German
4.4%
Greek
3.9%
Chinese
3.1%
Dutch
2.1%
Polish
1.5%
French
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.2%
Catholic
20.1%
Anglican
12.9%
Not stated
4.8%
Eastern Orthodox
4.0%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Christian (other)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.0% 3,018
Separated
2.5% 135
Divorced
8.3% 447
Widowed
5.4% 290
Never married
27.8% 1,501

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.1%
Couple: no children
30.5%
Couple: no children under 15
22.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%
One parent: children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.3%
2 persons
37.3%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
16.9%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Black Rock

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,486 occupied private dwellings in Black Rock at the 2021 Census, 17.4% were rented, 49.6% owned outright and 30.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 22 dwellings
Owned outright
49.6% 1,234 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.7% 763 dwellings
Rented
17.4% 432 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
62.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
23.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
23.9%
3 bedrooms
41.1%
4 bedrooms
27.2%
5 bedrooms
6.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
11.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.2%
1 vehicle
34.9%
2 vehicles
44.1%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

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

Work, income and education in Black Rock

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 1,819 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 1,168 people
Unemployed
1.9% 96 people
Not in labour force
38.5% 1,931 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
40.5%
Managers
26.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.4%
Sales Workers
6.4%
Community & Personal Service
5.5%
Labourers
1.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
31.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500+/wk
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.1%
Did not go to work
20.4%
Walked only
3.6%
Car (passenger)
3.2%
Train
1.2%
Bicycle
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Bus
0.2%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Postgraduate Degree
15.8%
Certificate III/IV
13.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.4%
Society & Culture
13.5%
Health
10.7%
Engineering
9.6%
Education
8.5%
Architecture & Building
6.8%
Creative Arts
6.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.1%
Information Technology
4.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
25.5%
Primary: Government
24.9%
Secondary: Government
12.2%
Pre-school
9.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.5%
Vocational Education
7.2%
Primary: Catholic
6.9%
Secondary: Catholic
6.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.9%
Has need for assistance
3.6%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
388
Arthritis
206
Asthma
202
Heart disease
198
Cancer
142
Diabetes
118
Lung condition
85
Stroke
58
Kidney disease
54
Dementia
20

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 865
Did not provide
83.3% 4,326

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.2% 1,052
Not a volunteer
79.8% 4,147

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
2.6% 136
Never served
97.3% 5,069

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.5%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
35.6%
3 children
17.0%
4 children
3.9%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
36
1951: 1960
121
1961: 1970
176
1971: 1980
155
1981: 1990
202
1991: 2000
211
2001: 2010
315
2011: 2015
168
2016
35
2017
29
2018
46
2019
28
2020
26
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
34.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,431
Moved from VIC
464
Moved: same area (SA2)
156
Moved from overseas
44
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.5%
5: 14 hours
32.5%
15: 29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
16.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.1%
Step family: no other children
5.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Black Rock Crime Statistics

273 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
144
Break & Enter
43
Assault
30
Property Damage
16
Justice Procedures
16
Traffic
13
Fraud
4
Drug Offences
3
Public Order
2
Robbery
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Black Rock

The closest suburb to Black Rock is Beaumaris (Vic.), 1.8 km away.

Beaumaris (Vic.)
1.8 km away · income $1,044/wk · rent $612/wk
Sandringham (Vic.)
2.4 km away · income $1,090/wk · rent $460/wk
Highett
3.0 km away · income $1,026/wk · rent $430/wk
Cheltenham (Vic.)
3.5 km away · income $924/wk · rent $430/wk
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4.0 km away · income $921/wk · rent $400/wk
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4.2 km away · income $1,080/wk · rent $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Rock

What is the population of Black Rock VIC?

The population of Black Rock VIC is 6,389 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,006 people per km². Black Rock is ranked #1,212 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Black Rock?

The median personal income in Black Rock VIC is $1,067 per week, or $55,484 per year. The median household income is $2,416 per week. Family income is $3,209 per week. Black Rock is ranked #841 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Black Rock?

Median rent in Black Rock VIC is $541 per week ($2,344 per month). Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Black Rock ranks #434 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Black Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Rock VIC is $2,897. 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 VIC is 49 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 Victoria with a population of 6,389. The median income is $1,067/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 20251. All dollar figures in AUD.