Cessnock City Council

Black Hill

NSW2322

Black Hill at a glance

Population

516

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Black Hill.

The postcode for Black Hill is 2322 (NSW).

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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 6 independent.

Who lives here

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%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$370/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$586/wk

Owner occupied

88%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

516

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

82

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures23 (28.0%)
Assault17 (20.7%)
Theft15 (18.3%)
Malicious damage to property13 (15.9%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9 (11.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Black Hill.

Local schools for Black Hill

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Government School Catchment

Black Hill Public School

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Minmi Public School

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Glendore Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1143 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

24.7°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.2°C

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2322, in the Cessnock City Council region.
What is the average rent in Black Hill?
The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $586.
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.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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