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Blackwood VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blackwood, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blackwood VIC is 387 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackwood is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Blackwood is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Blackwood has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackwood has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blackwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackwood is $1,300.

There were 6 recorded offences in Blackwood in 2025-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Blackwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blackwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$767/wk

$39,884 per year

#4186 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

#4469 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blackwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (200) Female 48.5% (188)

Population Density

5.9

people per km²

387 people · 65.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,837

Family income/wk

Blackwood 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blackwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.0% 61 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.0% 81 dwellings

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

Blackwood Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

5.4%

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

Blackwood Religion

No Religion

64.4%

Catholic

11.6%

Not stated

6.6%

Anglican

6.3%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Buddhism

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.6%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

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

Blackwood Languages Spoken at Home

Other

72.7%

Greek

27.3%

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

Blackwood Employment

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Employed full-time

31.7% 91 people

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Employed part-time

28.6% 82 people

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Unemployed

4.2% 12 people

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Not in labour force

35.5% 102 people

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

Blackwood Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.5%

Certificate III/IV

33.0%

Postgraduate Degree

13.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.1%

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

Blackwood Occupation

Professionals

32.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Managers

14.4%

Clerical & Administrative

7.9%

Labourers

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

Sales Workers

2.2%

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

Blackwood Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.0%

Creative Arts

15.9%

Architecture & Building

12.7%

Health

12.7%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

Engineering

8.7%

Education

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.2%

Information Technology

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

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

Blackwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackwood Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blackwood Marital Status

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Married

38.2% 123

↔️

Separated

3.4% 11

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Divorced

13.7% 44

🕊️

Widowed

3.7% 12

👤

Never married

41.0% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackwood Ancestry

English

28.4%

Australian

25.8%

Irish

13.5%

Scottish

10.7%

Other

7.4%

German

4.4%

Italian

2.9%

Dutch

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Chinese

1.1%

Croatian

1.0%

Maltese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.4%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Pre-school

15.4%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

9.6%

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

Blackwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 37

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 681

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

Blackwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.2% 81

—

Not a volunteer

72.8% 217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

4.5%

$600-$799/mo

10.6%

$800-$999/mo

10.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.7%

Did not go to work

19.5%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Walked only

3.9%

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

Blackwood Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

43.9%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

3.2%

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

Blackwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.0%

2 bedrooms

37.3%

3 bedrooms

45.8%

4 bedrooms

8.4%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

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

Blackwood Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

37.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackwood Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

726

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Cancer

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

Blackwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children

33.2%

One parent — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

10.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackwood Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 10

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Never served

96.6% 286

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blackwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 40

—

Did not provide

86.5% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackwood Children Ever Born

No children

37.2%

1 child

15.7%

2 children

38.8%

3 children

8.3%

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

Blackwood When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Blackwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

36.4%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

17.5%

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

Blackwood Household Size

1 person

40.5%

2 persons

33.1%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

9.8%

5 persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

309

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Blackwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.2%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Property Damage

Theft

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Blackwood Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Frankston Special Developmental School-Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Government

Secondary

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

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Blackwood Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,424/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Blackwood

Your weekly income

≈ $6,171/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $1,119/wk

Rent share 21.4%

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Blackwood vs State & National Average

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Pop: 194 Income: $476/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 194 Income: $615/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 194 Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 194 Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 195 Income: $497/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackwood

What is the population of Blackwood VIC?

The population of Blackwood VIC is 387 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².Blackwood is ranked #5,483 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blackwood?

The median personal income in Blackwood VIC is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $1,424 per week.Family income is $1,837 per week.Blackwood is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blackwood?

Median rent in Blackwood VIC is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Blackwood ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackwood VIC 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 Blackwood?

The median age in Blackwood VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackwood a good suburb to live in?

Blackwood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 387.The median income is $767/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 20256. All dollar figures in AUD.