Blackwater, QLD 4717 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Blackwater is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4717, home to 4,702 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 595 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$220 /wk
Population4,702
Median age31
Area657.3 km²
To CBD595 km
LGACentral Highlands (Qld)

Demographics

Population
4,702
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$2,358 /week
Median personal income
$1,268 /week
Median family income
$2,792 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Central Highlands (Qld)
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$220 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
9%

Schools

  • Blackwater State School Primary · Government
  • Blackwater State High School Secondary · Government
  • Blackwater North State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 8 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 81 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 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 Node serves 57.9% of the 2,946 resolvable premises in Blackwater. 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: 41.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 57.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%

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: 3,197 across the Central Highlands (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,200 theft, 523 drug offences, 453 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Central Highlands (Qld) — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Central Highlands (Qld)

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Blackwater?

Blackwater (QLD 4717) had 4,702 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area.

What is the median rent in Blackwater?

The median advertised rent in Blackwater is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Blackwater?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Blackwater covering government sectors. Nearest include: Blackwater State School (0.6 km), Blackwater State High School (1 km), Blackwater North State School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Blackwater?

Blackwater is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (57.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Blackwater?

Across the surrounding area, 3,197 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,200), drug offences (523), violent (453). 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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