Black River
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Black River, QLD 4818.
About Black River
Welcome to Black River
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
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
82 Black River Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.16m
17 Farm Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.56m
700 Black River Road
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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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.
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