Western Downs Regional Council

Blackswamp

QLD4413

Blackswamp at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

54

Median age 34

The brief

What to know about Blackswamp.

The postcode for Blackswamp is 4413 (QLD).

Blackswamp (4413) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland.

Blackswamp has roughly 54 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.

Blackswamp 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Blackswamp's population at 54, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

54

Median age

34

Family households

74%

Lone person

16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

42%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

54

Median age: 34

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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 Western Downs 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.

6,820

total offences in 2026 across the Western Downs Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences1,509 (22.1%)
Offences Against Property655 (9.6%)
Drug Offences642 (9.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)326 (4.8%)
Sell Supply Drugs300 (4.4%)

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

Source: State Police Open Data

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 Blackswamp.

Local schools for Blackswamp

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Government School Catchment

Chinchilla State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Chinchilla State High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Blackswamp.

What is the Blackswamp postcode?
Blackswamp is in the 4413 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
Where is Blackswamp?
Blackswamp is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4413, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Blackswamp?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $150.
What schools are in Blackswamp?
There are 4 schools serving Blackswamp on this page, including Chinchilla State School, St Joseph's School, Chinchilla Christian College.
How walkable is Blackswamp?
Blackswamp has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Blackswamp?
Blackswamp is close to Sujeewong, Goombi, Baking Board, Kragra, Greenswamp.
What is the population of Blackswamp?
The population of Blackswamp is approximately 54 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.

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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