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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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
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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
516
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
82
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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
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Education
Schools in Black Hill.
Local schools for Black Hill
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Government School Catchment
Black Hill Public School
Minmi Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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