Central Highlands Council

Blackwater, QLD 4717

Suburb
4,890 residents
657.319 km2

Overview

Diversity

6 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

4 / 10
0510

Population

Estimate
Forecast
95% Confidence Interval

Key Statistics

Based on ABS Estimate Resident Population

Blackwater
Population4,890
Growth Rate 1yr1.90%
Average 5yr Growth0.37%
Forecast Average 5yr Growth-0.08%

Blackwater currently has a population of 4,890. The 1 year growth rate is at 1.9%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 0.37%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 4,871, with average 5yr of -0.08%.

Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.

Crime & Safety

Violent Crime

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

State

QLD

Antisocial Behaviour
511.2165.6
Assault
2,045707.8
Robbery
81.847.7
Homicide
02.2
Total2,638923.3

Blackwater is ranked 718 / 788 in State QLD in terms of people safety. It has significantly higher people crime rate compare to State QLD. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 37.24%.


Property Crime

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

State

QLD

Trespassing
1,8201,038.7
Theft
3,394.75,124.3
Motor Vehicle Theft
1,063.4331.7
Property Damage
1,431.5691.8
Arson
286.329
Total7,995.97,215.5

Blackwater is ranked 593 / 822 in State QLD in terms of property safety. It has higher property crime rate compare to State QLD. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has increased by 35.3%.


Nearby Schools

Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb


Disclaimer. Always check directly with the school to vertify local catchment and intake area.

Diversity

Amenities

Hospitals

  • Blackwater Hospital

Climate

Average Monthly Temperatures

Neighbouring Suburbs

There are 5 suburbs neighbouring Blackwater: