Black Hill, NSW 2322 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Black Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2322, home to 516 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 124 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 516
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,980 /week
- Median personal income
- $903 /week
- Median family income
- $2,946 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $586 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,665
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Black Hill Public School
- Minmi Public School
- Glendore Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Black Hill Public School, Black Hill Rd (Hail And Ride)
- Black Hill Rd Opp Black Hill Public School (Hail And Ride)
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 17.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 70.0% of the 250 resolvable premises in Black Hill. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 24.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 70.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,624 across postcode 2322 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 537 violent offences, 369 theft, 196 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Black Hill?
Black Hill (NSW 2322) had 516 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Black Hill?
The median advertised rent in Black Hill is $586/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Black Hill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Black Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Black Hill Public School (0.5 km), Minmi Public School (4 km), Glendore Public School (5.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Black Hill?
Black Hill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (70% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Black Hill?
Across postcode 2322, 1,624 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (537), theft (369), vehicle theft (196). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Black Hill?
In Black Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (17.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Black Hill?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Black Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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