Blackall, QLD 4472 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Blackall is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4472, home to 1,365 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blackall Tambo local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 842 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$157 /wk
Population1,365
Median age49
Area16552.1 km²
To CBD842 km
LGABlackall Tambo

Demographics

Population
1,365
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,143 /week
Median personal income
$686 /week
Median family income
$1,566 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Blackall Tambo
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$157 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Blackall State School Combined · Government
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Blackall) Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 50.0% of the 1,069 resolvable premises in Blackall. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 34.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 50.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 15.4%

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: 79 across the Blackall Tambo LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 18 property damage, 18 theft, 15 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Blackall Tambo — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Blackall Tambo

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Blackall?

Blackall (QLD 4472) had 1,365 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Blackall Tambo local government area.

What is the median rent in Blackall?

The median advertised rent in Blackall is $157/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Blackall?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Blackall covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Blackall State School (0.6 km), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Blackall) (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Blackall?

Blackall is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (50% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Blackall?

Across the surrounding area, 79 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were property damage (18), theft (18), violent (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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