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Blackrock QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blackrock, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blackrock QLD is 319 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackrock is $863 per week ($44,876 per year). Median rent in Blackrock is $190 per week ($823 per month). Blackrock has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackrock has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackrock is $1,192.

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Blackrock Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blackrock Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$863/wk

$44,876 per year

#2594 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: —

Blackrock Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (169) Female 47.4% (152)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

319 people · 63.4 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Blackrock 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)

Blackrock Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.6% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.4% 34 dwellings

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

Blackrock Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Blackrock Religion

Catholic

50.3%

Anglican

17.8%

No Religion

11.6%

Not stated

9.7%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Salvation Army

1.6%

Baptist

1.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackrock Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Blackrock Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

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

Blackrock Employment

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Employed full-time

47.2% 110 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 51 people

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Not in labour force

30.9% 72 people

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

Blackrock Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Bachelor Degree

15.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.7%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

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

Blackrock Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.5%

Professionals

20.6%

Managers

13.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Clerical & Administrative

7.8%

Labourers

6.9%

Sales Workers

2.9%

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

Blackrock Field of Study

Engineering

38.6%

Architecture & Building

12.9%

Management & Commerce

10.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.9%

Education

9.9%

Society & Culture

7.9%

Health

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

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

Blackrock Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackrock Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

10.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blackrock Marital Status

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Married

54.4% 147

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Separated

3.3% 9

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Divorced

4.8% 13

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Widowed

4.8% 13

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Never married

32.6% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackrock Ancestry

Australian

33.5%

English

21.2%

Italian

20.1%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

5.8%

German

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Other

0.9%

Maltese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackrock School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.1%

Secondary — Government

22.8%

Primary — Catholic

19.3%

Secondary — Catholic

17.5%

Pre-school

7.0%

Vocational Education

5.3%

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

Blackrock Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 23

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 568

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

Blackrock Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.6% 54

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackrock Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackrock How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.8%

Did not go to work

7.1%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Walked only

3.8%

Truck

2.6%

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

Blackrock Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.4%

2 vehicles

37.4%

3 vehicles

28.0%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Blackrock Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

46.0%

4 bedrooms

38.1%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Blackrock Population Mobility

4.5%

moved in the last year

17.4%

moved in the last 5 years

0.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackrock Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

564

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackrock Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Asthma

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

Blackrock Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.9%

$1-$149/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackrock Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.2%

Couple — no children

30.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackrock Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 8

👤

Never served

96.6% 230

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blackrock Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 36

—

Did not provide

84.9% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackrock Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

3.3%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

23.3%

4 children

3.3%

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

Blackrock When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Blackrock Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.9%

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

Blackrock Household Size

1 person

18.3%

2 persons

40.9%

3 persons

10.4%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackrock Where Residents Moved From

Same address

273

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Blackrock Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackrock Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,963/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.7%

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

If you earn X in Blackrock

Your weekly income

≈ $8,506/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,773/wk

Rent share 9.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $12/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $20/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $70/wk

Blackrock vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Breddan

Pop: 478 Income: $796/wk Rent: $360/wk

Oak Valley (Qld)

Pop: 478 Income: $796/wk Rent: $323/wk

Glenden

Pop: 477 Income: $1,717/wk Rent: $32/wk

Halifax

Pop: 477 Income: $554/wk Rent: $160/wk

Mount Julian

Pop: 477 Income: $785/wk Rent: $360/wk

Yandaran

Pop: 475 Income: $524/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackrock

What is the population of Blackrock QLD?

The population of Blackrock QLD is 319 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Blackrock is ranked #5,886 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blackrock?

The median personal income in Blackrock QLD is $863 per week, or $44,876 per year.The median household income is $1,963 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Blackrock is ranked #2,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blackrock?

Median rent in Blackrock QLD is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 9.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blackrock ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackrock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackrock QLD is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackrock?

The median age in Blackrock QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackrock a good suburb to live in?

Blackrock is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 319.The median income is $863/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.7% 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: 30276. All dollar figures in AUD.