QLD · 4818

Black River

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Black River, QLD 4818.

Black River, QLD 4818

About Black River

Welcome to Black River

Black River is a rural western suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Black River had a population of 1,493 people.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Black River, QLD 4818.

Population

1,493

residents (2021)

Median age

41

years

Household income

$1,883

median, per week

Median rent

$320

per week

Median mortgage

$1,625

per month

Mortgage / income

20%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Black River

$1.10m

1 Blackstar Place

house4 bd · 2 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.35m

82 Black River Road

house3 bd · 2 ba · 5 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.16m

17 Farm Road

house3 bd · 2 ba · 6 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.56m

700 Black River Road

house7 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Price map around Black River

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Common questions

Black River suburb FAQ

Is Black River a good place to live?

Black River is a rural western suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Black River is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 1,493.

What is the population of Black River?

Black River has a population of 1,493 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.

What suburbs are near Black River?

Suburbs near Black River include Jensen, Beach Holm, Bushland Beach, Beach and Mount Low.