Black Hill, NSW 2322
Cessnock City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2322
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Rent in Black Hill
- Weekly rent (house)
- $680/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $510/wk
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2322)
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What to know about Black Hill
Black Hill (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Black Hill has roughly 516 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 964 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 6 independent.
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Demographics
The 2021 Census put Black Hill's population at 516, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Population
- 516
- Median age
- 47
- Family households
- 91%
- Lone person
- 9%
- Owner occupied
- 88%
- Renter occupied
- 7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Crime and safety
32 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 964 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Black Hill
- What is the Black Hill postcode?
- Black Hill is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is a suburb in the Cessnock City Council area, NSW 2322.
- What is the average rent in Black Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Black Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Black Hill on this page, including Black Hill Public School, Minmi Public School, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College.
- What suburbs are near Black Hill?
- Black Hill is close to Lenaghan, Stockrington, Fletcher, Minmi, Beresfield.
- What is the population of Black Hill?
- The population of Black Hill is approximately 516 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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