Black Mountain at a glance
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
7,680
Median age 22
The brief
What to know about Black Mountain.
The postcode for Black Mountain is 2601 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Black Mountain (2601) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
Black Mountain has roughly 7,680 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Black Mountain scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black Mountain's population at 7,680, with a median age of 22. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
7,680
Median age
22
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$468/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,680
Median age: 22
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Getting around
Walkability.
62
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Black Mountain.
Local schools for Black Mountain
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Government School Catchment
Turner School
Ainslie School
Lyneham Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Black Mountain.
- What is the Black Mountain postcode?
- Black Mountain is in the 2601 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2601. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Black Mountain?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $468.
- What schools are in Black Mountain?
- There are 20 schools serving Black Mountain on this page, including Turner School, Merici College, Ainslie School.
- How walkable is Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Black Mountain?
- Black Mountain is close to Acton, Turner, Canberra, City, Braddon.
- What is the population of Black Mountain?
- The population of Black Mountain is approximately 7,680 (2021 Census). The median age is 22.
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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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