Suburbs Black Springs (NSW)

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Black Springs NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Black Springs, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Black Springs NSW is 227 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Black Springs is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Black Springs is $200 per week ($867 per month). Black Springs has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Black Springs has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Black Springs is England. The most common religion is Catholic (25% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Springs is $1,300.

There were 3 recorded offences in Black Springs in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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📍 Black Springs, New South Wales — 33.8560°S, 149.7231°E

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Black Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Black Springs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$840/wk
$43,680 per year
#2948 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Black Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (113) Female 50.2% (114)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
227 people · 173.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,025
Family income/wk

Black Springs 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 Springs Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
58.9% 33 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
41.1% 23 dwellings

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

Black Springs Country of Birth

Australia
94.2%
England
5.8%

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

Black Springs Religion

Catholic
24.8%
No Religion
24.3%
Not stated
22.4%
Anglican
17.8%
Christian (other)
4.2%
Uniting Church
2.3%
Eastern Orthodox
2.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Black Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.6%

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

Black Springs Languages Spoken at Home

Russian
100.0%

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

Black Springs Employment

💼
Employed full-time
37.3% 50 people
⏰
Employed part-time
15.7% 21 people
🏠
Not in labour force
47.0% 63 people

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

Black Springs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.4%
Bachelor Degree
14.3%

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

Black Springs Occupation

Managers
37.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.6%
Labourers
15.7%
Professionals
9.8%
Community & Personal Service
5.9%
Clerical & Administrative
5.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.9%

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

Black Springs Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
31.3%
Engineering
16.7%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Society & Culture
10.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.3%
Education
8.3%
Management & Commerce
6.3%
Health
6.3%

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

Black Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Black Springs Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Black Springs Marital Status

💍
Married
52.6% 91
↔️
Separated
2.9% 5
📋
Divorced
10.4% 18
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 12
👤
Never married
27.2% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Black Springs Ancestry

English
31.1%
Australian
26.1%
Irish
16.0%
Scottish
7.0%
German
4.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.5%
Italian
3.1%
Other
2.7%
Chinese
1.6%
Dutch
1.6%
Maltese
1.6%
Russian
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Black Springs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
27.5%
Pre-school
15.0%
Primary — Catholic
15.0%
Secondary — Government
15.0%
Vocational Education
15.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
12.5%

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

Black Springs Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
7.5% 28
✅
No need for assistance
92.5% 345

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

Black Springs Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.0% 34
—
Not a volunteer
77.0% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Black Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
22.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Black Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.9%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Walked only
6.9%

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

Black Springs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
26.5%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

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

Black Springs Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.6%
3 bedrooms
38.0%
4 bedrooms
40.8%
5 bedrooms
8.5%
6+ bedrooms
7.0%

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

Black Springs Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
27.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Black Springs Indigenous Population

5.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
18
Indigenous residents
342
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Black Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Heart disease
11
Diabetes
7
Cancer
6
Asthma
6
Arthritis
4
Stroke
3

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

Black Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
16.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.6%
$3,500+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Black Springs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.2%
Couple — no children
33.6%
Couple — no children under 15
17.8%
One parent — children under 15
6.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Black Springs Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.7% 4
👤
Never served
97.3% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Black Springs Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 18
—
Did not provide
87.4% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Black Springs Children Ever Born

No children
9.7%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
35.5%
3 children
27.4%
4 children
16.1%

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

Black Springs When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
3

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

Black Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.6%
5–14 hours
29.1%
15–29 hours
17.2%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
24.5%

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

Black Springs Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
35.1%
3 persons
14.9%
4 persons
16.2%
5 persons
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Black Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
153
Moved from NSW
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from VIC
3

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

Black Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Black Springs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Black Springs Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
961
avg ICSEA score
3
total students
Black Springs Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 3 students
961
ICSEA

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

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Black Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,774/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.3%

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

If you earn X in Black Springs

≈ $7,687/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,574/wk
Rent share 11.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar
Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $50/wk
Trangie
Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Hamilton South
Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $38/wk
Coleambally
Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Walgett
Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk
Bourke
Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Black Springs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bellangry
Pop: 114 Income: $583/wk Rent: $250/wk
Bundook
Pop: 114 Income: $509/wk Rent: $275/wk
Clydesdale (NSW)
Pop: 114 Income: $912/wk Rent: $360/wk
Durran Durra
Pop: 114 Income: $924/wk Rent: $430/wk
Glendon
Pop: 114 Income: $687/wk Rent: $290/wk
Mount View
Pop: 114 Income: $915/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Springs

What is the population of Black Springs NSW?

The population of Black Springs NSW is 227 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Black Springs is ranked #6,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Black Springs?

The median personal income in Black Springs NSW is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,774 per week.Family income is $2,025 per week.Black Springs is ranked #2,948 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Black Springs?

Median rent in Black Springs NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Black Springs ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Black Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Black Springs NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Black Springs?

The median age in Black Springs NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Black Springs a good suburb to live in?

Black Springs is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 227.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.3% 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: 10388. All dollar figures in AUD.