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Black Mountain (Qld) has an estimated 1,644 residents, up from 1,560 at the 2021 Census — a change of 84 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 72.0% of that increase. Density is about 41 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Black Mountain (Qld) has a population of approximately 1,644 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 84 people (5.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 1,560 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 1,638, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population level equates to a density ratio of 40 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of space per individual.
Demographic gains in the area were mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 72.0% of overall population increases in recent times, though all growth drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, remained positive factors. AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 areas, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data, are implemented. These state projections do not provide breakdowns by age group; therefore, where applied, AreaSearch adjusts growth weights proportionally based on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, using 2022 data) for each age bracket. Factoring in these projected demographic changes, the suburb of Black Mountain (Qld) is anticipated to experience a population rise slightly below the median of non-metropolitan regions in Australia, expanding by 145 persons to 2041 under combined SA2-level projections, which represents an increase of 8.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Black Mountain experiences very quiet building trends, with 1 new dwellings approved on an annual basis (accumulating to 9 over the last five years). Low volumes of construction are typical for rural locations where residential requirements remain quiet and construction is naturally constrained by local market demand and infrastructure limitations. Because the number of approvals is so small, individual building projects can have a major effect on yearly growth rates and comparison figures. Development activity in Black Mountain is naturally much lower than in the Rest of Qld. This pace of building is also far below national averages.
Furthermore, all recent construction has consisted of detached houses, which aligns with the rural character of the locality where spacious properties are common. The ratio of 654 people in the locality for each dwelling approval highlights a slow, low-intensity construction landscape. Projecting forward, the population of Black Mountain is anticipated to grow by 139 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should the current pace of construction persist, the residential supply might fall behind demographic growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting upward price trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Black Mountain (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 52 current infrastructure and development projects close to Black Mountain (Qld), worth an estimated $3.84 billion. 11 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning decisions have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects in progress that are expected to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Cooroy Sports Complex Master Plan 2020-2030 and Expansion, the Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge Replacement, the Noosa Trail Network Upgrade (Wahpunga and Woondum Trails), and the Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program, with the primary details of these developments outlined below.
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Cooroy Sports Complex Master Plan 2020-2030 and Expansion
A 10-year master plan (2020-2030) guiding future development of the Cooroy Sports Complex, home to rugby league, gymnastics, soccer, cricket, pony club, and car club facilities. In September 2024, funding was secured through the SEQ Liveability Fund to deliver a 600 square meter extension providing an indoor all-weather multi-purpose training area and expanded gymnastics facility. The expansion will accommodate soccer, cricket, and rugby league, enabling the Cooroy Gymnastics Club to grow and supporting increased community participation in sport.
Cooroy Woolworths Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
A $100 million mixed-use precinct on a 6.6-hectare site featuring a 5,434sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket, 12 specialty retail tenancies, and a 120-bed residential aged care facility (expandable to 160 beds). The design uses timber and tin materials to match the hinterland heritage of Cooroy. As of May 2026, the project remains in the Council decision phase following the conclusion of the public notification period in August 2025, which saw significant community debate regarding its location 1.2km outside the main business district.
Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge Replacement
Replacement of 1929 timber bridge serving 1,700 vehicles daily. Critical rural road network link providing access to significant rural residential community west of Cooroy township.
62 Lake Macdonald Drive Social Housing Development
Development of 25 architect-designed social housing units on a remediated former landfill site at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. In partnership with Coast2Bay Housing Group, this project aims to address the housing crisis in the Noosa Shire. The site will include a 10-metre vegetated buffer and additional open space. Remediation works are scheduled for August-September 2025, followed by subdivision.
Noosa Trail Network Upgrade (Wahpunga and Woondum Trails)
As part of the Noosa Trail Network Master Plan, this project involves the upgrade and drainage improvements along more than 15 kilometres of the Wahpunga and Woondum Trails. The work includes trail realignment to enhance the experience for walkers, horse riders, and mountain bikers in the Noosa hinterland.
The Doonan
A garden-themed hospitality venue renovated from an existing structure, located on 2 hectares in the Noosa hinterland. It offers a paddock-to-plate experience with indoor and outdoor dining, bars, beer gardens, a pizzeria, ice creamery, cellar door, multiple function spaces, and a large outdoor kids playground. It draws inspiration from a plant nursery with extensive designer landscaping and olive trees. It focuses on using fresh, local produce.
Sidoni Street Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring 14 small dwelling units, five ground-floor units with associated offices, and a food and drink outlet. Built on 2002sqm site with dual street frontage (Sidoni Street and Blakesley Street). Designed by Tim Ditchfield and Associates, approved via delegated authority by Noosa Council.
Tewantin State Facilitated Development - 42 Unit Complex
Controversial 42-unit multiple dwelling development at Sidoni Street/Poinciana Avenue intersection. Originally proposed 3-4 storey height with affordable housing components. Project was revoked by Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in April 2025 following significant community opposition and concerns about height, density and compliance with Noosa Plan 2020.
792 residents of Black Mountain (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 821. Unemployment sits at 3.5%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,467, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Black Mountain is home to a qualified workforce with a strong representation in essential services, and an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area statistics. As of March 2026792 residents are employed, which is 0.4% below the Regional Qld unemployment rate of 3.9%, while the labor participation rate is notably lower (59.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census records indicate that a moderate 19.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The community has a highly concentrated workforce in construction, which sits at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services has a small footprint, employing 6.0% of workers compared to 8.3% across the region. Local job opportunities appear limited, as shown by the comparison of Census workers to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, the 12 months leading up to March 2026 saw a 2.7% reduction in the labor force alongside a 3.3% decline in employment, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force expand by 0.3%, with unemployment increasing by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in Black Mountain. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific models to the local employment mix suggests Black Mountain's employment will expand by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted projection for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Black Mountain (Qld) is $1,648 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $680 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,245 a year against an average of $60,154. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Black Mountain are below the national average, with a median of $44,245 and an average of $60,154. This is lower than the Regional Qld median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $49,271 (median) and $66,987 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes rank at the 44th percentile ($1,648 weekly), while individual incomes sit at the 24th percentile.
Looking at the income distribution, the largest cohort accounts for 33.7% of residents (554 people) who earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to regional patterns where 31.7% fall into the same bracket. Residents retain 86.5% of their income for non-housing costs, and the local SEIFA income score falls in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Black Mountain (Qld) had 547 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 26.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Black Mountain, as of the most recent Census, consisted of 100.0% houses, with no other dwelling types recorded, compared to Regional Qld where houses make up 76.4% and other formats account for 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average, standing at 47.5%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (45.3%) or occupied by renters (7.3%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655 at $1,820, while the median weekly rent was $440 compared to the regional figure of $345.
On a national level, mortgage costs in Black Mountain are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are notably higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Black Mountain (Qld) counted 547 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 576 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 42% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 79.9% of all households, consisting of 32.1% couples with children, 41.7% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent households. The remaining 20.1% are non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 17.2% and group houses accounting for 2.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 residents is slightly larger than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.8% of adults in Black Mountain (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 30.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in Black Mountain is lower than regional averages, with 22.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference suggests room for academic growth and professional skill development. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.9%) and certificates (30.0%). A high proportion of the community is engaged in learning, with 26.0% of residents enrolled in formal studies.
This group includes 9.5% in high school, 8.2% in primary school, and 4.1% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Black Mountain (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.4% of residents in Black Mountain (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show excellent results in Black Mountain, based on an AreaSearch review of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, which reveals very low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~839 people). The most prevalent health issues in the locality were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 8.3 and 7.0% of residents, respectively, while 70.4% of the population reported no medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents under 65 experience better health than the national average. The community has 24.2% of its population aged 65 and older (397 people), which is higher than the regional share of 20.4%. Health outcomes among older residents are strong, with national comparisons aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Black Mountain (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 78.0% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Black Mountain has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 85.4% of the population holding citizenship, 78.0% born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking only English at home. The dominant religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 42.6% of the local population. However, the most pronounced difference in representation is in Judaism, which accounts for none of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestry (referring to the country of birth of residents' parents), the three most common backgrounds in Black Mountain are English (32.4%), Australian (27.6%), and Scottish (10.8%).
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Dutch ancestry is higher at 1.8% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Welsh stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Polish is represented at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Black Mountain (Qld) is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 16.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 49 years, the suburb of Black Mountain (Qld) is significantly older than the Regional Qld average of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. The local demographic profile shows a large concentration of 55 - 64 year-olds (17.8%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (6.3%) than in Regional Qld. This 55 - 64 age bracket is also well above the national share of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.2% to 7.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 8.9% to 10.2%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 17.3% to 15.8% and the 55 to 64 bracket decreased from 19.1% to 17.8%. By 2041, the suburb of Black Mountain (Qld) is projected to undergo notable shifts in its age structure. Leading these changes, the 45 to 54 cohort is forecast to grow by 13% (33 people), rising from 259 to 293, while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Black Mountain (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,560 at the 2021 Census → 1,644 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30267). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.