Black Swamp at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,789
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Black Swamp.
The postcode for Black Swamp is 2372 (NSW).
Black Swamp (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Black Swamp has roughly 4,789 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 Swamp 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black Swamp's population at 4,789, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,789
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
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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
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At a deeper level
4,789
Median age: 56
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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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Black Swamp.
Local schools for Black Swamp
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Tenterfield High School
Jennings Public School
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Frequently asked
About Black Swamp.
- What is the Black Swamp postcode?
- Black Swamp is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Black Swamp?
- Black Swamp is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Black Swamp?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Black Swamp?
- There are 5 schools serving Black Swamp on this page, including The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School, Tenterfield High School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Black Swamp?
- Black Swamp has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Black Swamp?
- Black Swamp is close to Bryans Gap, Boonoo Boonoo, Timbarra, Tenterfield, Sunnyside.
- What is the population of Black Swamp?
- The population of Black Swamp is approximately 4,789 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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