Black Range, NSW 2550 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Black Range is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2550, home to 230 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 347 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population230
Median age42
Area13.3 km²
To CBD347 km
LGABega Valley

Demographics

Population
230
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,625 /week
Median personal income
$716 /week
Median family income
$1,850 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Bega Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,302
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Bega High School Secondary · Government
  • Bega Valley Public School Primary · Government
  • Bournda Environmental Education Centre Other · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • 250 Black Range Rd bus · 989 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.7% of the 92 resolvable premises in Black Range. 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: 1.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 1.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 2.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 95.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 649 across postcode 2550 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 183 violent offences, 133 theft, 99 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Black Range?

Black Range (NSW 2550) had 230 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Black Range?

The median advertised rent in Black Range is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Black Range?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Black Range covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bega High School (5.9 km), Bega Valley Public School (6.8 km), Bournda Environmental Education Centre (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Black Range?

Black Range is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Black Range?

Across postcode 2550, 649 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (183), theft (133), property damage (99). 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 Range?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Black Range centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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