Tenterfield Shire Council

Black Swamp

NSW2372

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

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

4,789

Median age: 56

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Black Swamp.

Local schools for Black Swamp

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Government School Catchment

The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School

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Tenterfield High School

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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.

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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