Blackrock at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
319
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Blackrock.
The postcode for Blackrock is 4850 (QLD).
Blackrock (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Blackrock has roughly 319 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Blackrock 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackrock's population at 319, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
319
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
319
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackrock.
Local schools for Blackrock
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Government School Catchment
Ingham State High School
Ingham State School
Toobanna State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Blackrock.
- What is the Blackrock postcode?
- Blackrock is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Blackrock?
- Blackrock is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Blackrock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Blackrock?
- There are 7 schools serving Blackrock on this page, including Ingham State High School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Ingham State School.
- How walkable is Blackrock?
- Blackrock has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackrock?
- Blackrock is close to Toobanna, Ingham, Victoria Plantation, Foresthome, Gairloch.
- What is the population of Blackrock?
- The population of Blackrock is approximately 319 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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