Ararat Rural City Council
Black Range
Black Range at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,401
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Black Range.
Black Range (3381) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Black Range has roughly 1,401 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Black Range 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black Range's population at 1,401, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,401
Median age
48
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,401
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Black Range.
Local schools for Black Range
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Great Western Primary School
Stawell West Primary School
Stawell Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Black Range.
- What is the Black Range postcode?
- Black Range is in the 3381 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Black Range?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Black Range?
- There are 6 schools serving Black Range on this page, including Great Western Primary School, Stawell West Primary School, Stawell Secondary College.
- How walkable is Black Range?
- Black Range has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Black Range?
- Black Range is close to Great Western, Rhymney, Stawell West, Armstrong, Bridge Inn.
- What is the population of Black Range?
- Black Range has approximately 1,401 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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