Black Mountain, NSW 2365 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Black Mountain is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2365, home to 291 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 420 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,768 /week
- Median personal income
- $766 /week
- Median family income
- $1,922 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Armidale Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Black Mountain Public School
- Guyra Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Black Mountain Public School, Black Mountain Rd
- Black Mountain RFS, Black Mountain Rd
- Black Mountain Rd At Houston Rd
- Black Mountain Rd At Elder Lane
- Black Mountain Rd Opp Avalon Property
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 58.3% of the 84 resolvable premises in Black Mountain. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 58.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 41.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 202 across postcode 2365 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 69 violent offences, 30 property damage, 26 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Black Mountain?
Black Mountain (NSW 2365) had 291 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Armidale Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Black Mountain?
The median advertised rent in Black Mountain is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Black Mountain?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Black Mountain covering government sectors. Nearest include: Black Mountain Public School (0.1 km), Guyra Central School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Black Mountain?
Black Mountain is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (58.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Black Mountain?
Across postcode 2365, 202 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (69), property damage (30), theft (26). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Black Mountain?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Black Mountain centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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.
Additional sources for this profile: