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Blackswamp QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blackswamp QLD is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackswamp is $933 per week ($48,516 per year). Median rent in Blackswamp is $150 per week ($650 per month). Blackswamp has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Blackswamp has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackswamp is $1,538.

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Blackswamp Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blackswamp Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$933/wk

$48,516 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,538/mo

Avg household size: —

Blackswamp Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (26) Female 50.0% (26)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

54 people · 179.3 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Blackswamp Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

55-59

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blackswamp Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.5% 3 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.5% 5 dwellings

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

Blackswamp Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Blackswamp Religion

No Religion

28.0%

Not stated

24.0%

Church Christ

12.0%

Catholic

12.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

8.0%

Anglican

8.0%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackswamp Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.3%

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

Blackswamp Employment

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Employed full-time

78.3% 18 people

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Not in labour force

21.7% 5 people

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

Blackswamp Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

54.5%

Certificate III/IV

45.5%

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

Blackswamp Occupation

Managers

38.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

38.5%

Labourers

23.1%

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

Blackswamp Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

62.5%

Engineering

37.5%

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

Blackswamp Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackswamp Marital Status

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Married

45.5% 15

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Divorced

12.1% 4

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Never married

42.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackswamp Ancestry

Australian

60.4%

English

27.1%

German

6.3%

Scottish

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackswamp School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

100.0%

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

Blackswamp Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 4

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No need for assistance

95.7% 90

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

Blackswamp Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.6% 8

—

Not a volunteer

71.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackswamp Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackswamp How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.2%

Other

18.2%

Car (passenger)

13.6%

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

Blackswamp Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

33.3%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Blackswamp Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

52.9%

4 bedrooms

29.4%

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

Blackswamp Population Mobility

16.3%

moved in the last year

57.5%

moved in the last 5 years

63.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackswamp Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackswamp Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Blackswamp Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

28.6%

$800-$999/wk

35.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackswamp Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

71.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.3%

One parent — no children under 15

10.3%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackswamp Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.9% 8

—

Did not provide

77.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackswamp Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Blackswamp Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

51.5%

15–29 hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

15.2%

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

Blackswamp Household Size

1 person

15.8%

2 persons

26.3%

3 persons

42.1%

5 persons

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackswamp Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Step family — no other children

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackswamp Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.0%

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

If you earn X in Blackswamp

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,725/wk

Rent share 8.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

Blackswamp vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Benholme

Pop: 81 Income: $725/wk

Cobraball

Pop: 81 Income: $819/wk Rent: $295/wk

Llanarth (Qld)

Pop: 81 Income: $883/wk Rent: $316/wk

Pinelands (Qld)

Pop: 81 Income: $454/wk Rent: $268/wk

Callide

Pop: 80 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $200/wk

Coonambula

Pop: 80 Income: $456/wk Rent: $165/wk

Compare Blackswamp

Blackswamp vs Benholme →Blackswamp vs Cobraball →Blackswamp vs Llanarth (Qld) →Blackswamp vs Pinelands (Qld) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Blackswamp

What is the population of Blackswamp QLD?

The population of Blackswamp QLD is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Blackswamp?

The median personal income in Blackswamp QLD is $933 per week, or $48,516 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.

How much is rent in Blackswamp?

Median rent in Blackswamp QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 8.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackswamp?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackswamp QLD is $1,538. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackswamp?

The median age in Blackswamp QLD is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackswamp a good suburb to live in?

Blackswamp is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 54.The median income is $933/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.0% 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: 30280. All dollar figures in AUD.