Black Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
45
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Black Hill.
The postcode for Black Hill is 5353 (SA).
Black Hill (5353) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Black Hill has roughly 45 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Black Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black Hill's population at 45, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (44% family, 32% lone person).
Population
45
Median age
55
Family households
44%
Lone person
32%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
45
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Black Hill.
Local schools for Black Hill
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Government School Catchment
Cambrai Primary School
Swan Reach Area School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 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 5353 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5353, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Black Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Black Hill?
- There are 2 schools serving Black Hill on this page, including Cambrai Primary School, Swan Reach Area School.
- How walkable is Black Hill?
- Black Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Black Hill?
- Black Hill is close to Kongolia, Wongulla, Cambrai, Walker Flat, Forster.
- What is the population of Black Hill?
- The population of Black Hill is approximately 45 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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