Gympie Regional Council

Black Mountain

QLD4563

Black Mountain at a glance

Population

9,826

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Black Mountain.

Black Mountain (4563) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.

Black Mountain has roughly 9,826 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Black Mountain's population at 9,826, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

9,826

Median age

50

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)

$420/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$357/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

9,826

Median age: 50

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gympie Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

4,061

total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences715 (17.6%)
Offences Against Property595 (14.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)343 (8.4%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order212 (5.2%)
Other Stealing184 (4.5%)

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

Source: State Police Open Data

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Black Mountain.

Local schools for Black Mountain

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Government School Catchment

Cooroy State School

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Noosa District State High School

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Pomona State School

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Frequently asked

About Black Mountain.

What is the Black Mountain postcode?
Black Mountain is in the 4563 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Black Mountain?
The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $357.
What schools are in Black Mountain?
There are 6 schools serving Black Mountain on this page, including Noosa Christian College, Cooroy State School, Noosa District State High School.
What suburbs are near Black Mountain?
Black Mountain is close to Sunrise Hills, Cooroy, Ridgewood, Pomona, Federal.
What is the population of Black Mountain?
Black Mountain has approximately 9,826 residents. The median age is 50.

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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