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Blackwater QLD 4717

The size of Blackwater is approximately 657.3 square kilometres. It has 15 parks covering nearly 0.3% of total area. The population of Blackwater in 2011 was 5,100 people. By 2016 the population was 4,751 showing a population decline of 6.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Blackwater is 30-39 years. Households in Blackwater are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Blackwater work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation. In 2011, 36.2% of the homes in Blackwater were owner-occupied compared with 29.7% in 2016.

Blackwater has 2,777 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Blackwater have seen a 89.52% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 57.20% increase. As at 31 August 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Blackwater is $213,125 while the median value for Units is $269,723.
• Houses have a median rent of $380 while Units have a median rent of $250.