Black Mountain (Qld)

Population growth drivers in Black Mountain are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Black Mountain (Qld) is around 1,605. This figure reflects an increase of 45 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,560. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 39 persons per square kilometer. Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb of Black Mountain is expected to increase by 157 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.8% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Black Mountain according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Black Mountain has seen minimal construction activity over the past five years, with an average of 1 dwelling approved annually. This totals 8 dwellings approved in that period. The low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where housing needs typically drive development rather than broad market demand.

It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics. Compared to Rest of Qld and national averages, Black Mountain has much lower development activity. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, which aligns with the area's rural character where larger properties are common. The estimated population density is 1103 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Black Mountain is projected to grow by 157 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Black Mountain has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Three projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area: Cooroy Sports Complex Master Plan 2020-2030 Expansion, Cooroy Belli Creek Road Bridge Replacement, Noosa Trail Network Upgrade (Wahpunga and Woondum Trails), and Noosa Biosphere Trails Upgrade Program.

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The employment landscape in Black Mountain presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.2%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Black Mountain has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025829 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 63.1%, slightly below Regional Qld's 65.4%. According to Census responses, 19.7% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services are under-represented at 6.0% compared to Regional Qld's 8.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and November 2025, labour force decreased by 2.7%, employment declined by 2.5%, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Regional Qld saw employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Black Mountain's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that Black Mountain has a median income of $44,245 and an average income of $60,154. This is lower than the national averages of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) for Regional Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $48,630 and average income $66,115 by the latter date. According to the 2021 Census, Black Mountain's household income ranks at the 44th percentile ($1,648 weekly), with personal income at the 24th percentile. The largest income segment comprises 33.7% of residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (540 individuals), similar to the surrounding region's 31.7%. After housing costs, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses. Black Mountain's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Black Mountain is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Black Mountain, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings recorded. This contrasts with Regional Qld's mix of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Black Mountain stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.3% and rented ones at 7.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, higher than Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Black Mountain was $440, compared to Regional Qld's $345. Nationally, Black Mountain's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $440 versus the national figure of $375.

Black Mountain features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.9% of all households, including 32.1% couples with children, 41.7% couples without children, and 5.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.1%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Regional Queensland average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Black Mountain places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In the Black Mountain trail region, 22.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (14.9%) and certificates (30.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising secondary education (9.5%), primary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (4.1%).

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Black Mountain's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Black Mountain's health outcomes show excellent results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population, which consists of around 819 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.3 and 7.0% of residents respectively. About 70.4% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Regional Queensland. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.7%, with approximately 380 people, compared to the regional average of 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong and align broadly with national rankings for the general population.

Black Mountain is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Black Mountain showed lower cultural diversity, with 85.4% citizens, 78.0% born in Australia, and 97.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 42.6%. Judaism, however, was not represented (0.0%) compared to Regional Qld's 0.1%.

Top ancestral groups were English (32.4%), Australian (27.6%), and Scottish (10.8%). Notably, Dutch (1.8% vs regional 1.1%), Welsh (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Polish (0.9% vs 0.4%) groups were overrepresented.

Black Mountain ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Black Mountain's median age at 49 years is significantly higher than the Regional Queensland average of 41 and exceeds the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, comprising 17.6% of the population, compared to 11.2% nationally. This group is more concentrated in Black Mountain than in Regional Queensland. The 25-34 age group is smaller at 6.5%, compared to Regional Queensland's figure. Between 2021 and now, the 15-24 age group has grown from 8.9% to 10.2%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 6.2% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 55-64 group declined from 19.1% to 17.6%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 17.3% to 15.9%. By 2041, Black Mountain's age composition is expected to change notably. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 14 people, reaching 292 from 255. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort is predicted to decline by 13 people.