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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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
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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
54
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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.
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Education
Schools in Blackswamp.
Local schools for Blackswamp
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Government School Catchment
Chinchilla State School
Chinchilla State High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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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.
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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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