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Black River, QLD 4818
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$800,000
market range $750K-$875K
Median Unit
$435,000
Gross Yield (units)
5.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+15.1%
market range +12.5% to +20.0%
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Black River market and investor summary
In Black River, QLD 4818, the median house sells for around $800K. House prices have moved +15.1% over the past year and +53.8% over three years. At 2.9% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
Living in Black River: people, income and schools
About 1,493 people live in Black River, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 88% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $98,000 a year (about $1,880 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.2 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 24% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
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- Population
- 1,493
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $98,000/yr
- Households renting
- 10%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Black River
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What should I check before investing in Black River?
Black River has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.9%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +15.1% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Black River?
The median property price in Black River, QLD 4818 is $800K for houses and $435K for units.
What rental yield does Black River show?
The gross rental yield in Black River is 5.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Black River?
House prices in Black River are up 15.1% over the past year and up 53.8% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Black River?
The current vacancy rate in Black River is 2.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Black River?
Black River has a population of approximately 1,493 residents, with a median age of 41.
Is Black River affordable to buy in?
A median house in Black River costs about 8.2 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Black River's population growing?
The population of Black River has grown about 15% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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