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Blackwater QLD 4717

The size of Blackwater is approximately 657.3 square kilometres. It has 15 parks covering nearly 0.3% of total area. The population of Blackwater in 2016 was 4749 people. By 2021 the population was 4702 showing a population decline of 1.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Blackwater is 30-39 years. Households in Blackwater are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Blackwater work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation.In 2021, 33.10% of the homes in Blackwater were owner-occupied compared with 29.70% in 2016.

Blackwater has 2,793 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Blackwater have seen a 87.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 36.92% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

• The median value for Houses in Blackwater is $269,999 while the median value for Units is $301,741.
• Houses have a median rent of $440 while Units have a median rent of $300.