Blacks Beach, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Blacks Beach is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 4,153 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$390 /wk
Population4,153
Median age31
Area6.2 km²
To CBD791 km
LGAMackay

Demographics

Population
4,153
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$2,013 /week
Median personal income
$949 /week
Median family income
$2,171 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mackay
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Dawson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$390 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • MacKillop Catholic Primary School (Andergrove) Primary · Catholic
  • Eimeo Road State School Primary · Government
  • Slade Point State School Primary · Government
  • St Brendan's Catholic Primary School (Mackay) Primary · Catholic
  • Mackay Northern Beaches State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 100 parks and reserves
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 54.4% of the 1,832 resolvable premises in Blacks Beach. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 54.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 45.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

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: 14,288 across the Mackay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,968 theft, 2,084 drug offences, 1,935 violent offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Blacks Beach?

Blacks Beach (QLD 4740) had 4,153 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Mackay local government area.

What is the median rent in Blacks Beach?

The median advertised rent in Blacks Beach is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Blacks Beach?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Blacks Beach covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: MacKillop Catholic Primary School (Andergrove) (2.9 km), Eimeo Road State School (3.1 km), Slade Point State School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Blacks Beach?

Blacks Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Blacks Beach?

Across the surrounding area, 14,288 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,968), drug offences (2,084), violent (1,935). 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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