Blacks Beach (Qld)

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Based on an evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Blacks Beach has an estimated population of approximately 4,339 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 186 residents (4.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,153 individuals. This shift is derived from a resident population of 4,312, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release and a further 5 validated new addresses since the Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Blacks Beach has a population density of 704 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across locations evaluated by Districts. Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Blacks Beach has shown stable expansion with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the SA3 area. The population rise was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 46.0% of the total population gains recently, though interstate migration and overseas migration also made positive contributions.

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Blacks Beach has a skilled workforce with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.1% and an estimated annual job growth of 2.7%, according to Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 2,380 working residents, showing an unemployment rate 0.8% below the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while workforce participation is exceptionally high at 73.6% compared to the regional figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a low 4.3% of the working population operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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The latest postcode-level ATO data from Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal incomes in the suburb of Blacks Beach are among the highest nationwide, with a median of $65,840 and an average of $82,323. This is higher than the Regional Qld median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $73,319 for the median and $91,675 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual incomes in Blacks Beach align near the 69th percentile across the country. In terms of distribution, the income bracket between $1,500 and $2,999 contains 37.5% of the population, or 1,627 individuals, which is comparable to the wider region where fall into the same bracket. High housing costs account for of income, but strong overall earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the th decile.

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Residential dwelling types in Blacks Beach at the time of the latest Census consisted of 86.1% separate houses and 13.9% alternative housing options like semi-detached properties, apartments, or other structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Blacks Beach stood lower than the regional average at 15.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (29.9%) or renters (54.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,733, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $390, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. On a national level, monthly mortgage payments in Blacks Beach are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 80.0%, consisting of couples with children at 35.5%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parent households at 17.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.0%, with single person households representing 16.3% and group households making up 4.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 individuals is larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The locality presents educational gaps, with the rate of university qualification at 16.9%, which is well below the national average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and an opening for focused education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical abilities are highly represented, with 44.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising 10.6% with advanced diplomas and 33.9% with certificates.

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An analysis of public transport reveals that there are 3 active transit stops within Blacks Beach, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 1 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 98 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is classified as moderate, with residents living an average of 559 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the residential character of the suburb, the majority of working residents travel out of the area to work, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 95% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.6 vehicles. A low proportion of 4.3% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Health statistics show positive trends for residents of Blacks Beach, with mortality rates and medical conditions analyzed by Districts matching national benchmarks, showing typical levels of common health conditions across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is notably high, encompassing roughly 60% of the population, which equals 2,595 individuals. This compares to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

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Blacks Beach has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 82.8% of the population holding citizenship, 83.3% born in Australia, and 93.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 48.8% of the community, compared to 52.2% in Regional Qld.

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The median age of 31 years in Blacks Beach is significantly younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national median of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is highly represented at 17.5% compared to the wider region, while the 75 to 84 bracket is lower at 2.5%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 65 to 74 grew from 5.5% to 7.2% of the population, and the group aged 15 to 24 went from 13.6% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 17.1% to 14.9%, and the to cohort decreased from to . Population projections for suggest notable demographic shifts, with the cohort aged to expected to grow by individuals () to reach from an initial .

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Blacks Beach currently has an estimated 355 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 190 children aged 0-2 and 127 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 42% by 2041 (to approximately 505 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 505. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.