Black Springs sits 227 km from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, around 3 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 227 residents with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $92,248 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $200 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 227. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $470/wk
- 11 bonds
- +31% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2787 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025163 Affordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 18% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2787.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Black Springs safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Black Springs sits in the moderate band, with 8 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 43% on the prior year.
8 offences
42.9% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serves Black Springs, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 3 students in one school (avg 3)
Primary
Walkability
Black Springs is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Black Springs.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 84
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Oberon: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Black Springs is home to 227 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $92,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
227
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$92,248/yr
Census Median Rent
$200/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$43,680/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
41.4%
Total Dwellings
70
Owner-Occupier Rate
80.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
11.3%
Mortgage Stress
16.9%
Work From Home
15.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 68.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 77.1%
- Employment Rate
- 49.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 24.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $975 a year through Oberon based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 99%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Oberon
In the year to August 2026, 21 new dwellings were approved across Oberon. That mix is 19 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 33.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Oberon (Jenolan Caves Road), 20.0 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 1,202 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 738 mm
- 105 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2787, 12 of 4,420 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (76 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2787, 930 rooftop-solar systems totalling 6.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,124 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 56 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Gee Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Gee | 37.7% | 62.3% | +3.2 |
| 2022 | Andrew Gee | 34.5% | 65.5% | +2.2 |
| 2019 | Andrew Gee | 36.7% | 63.3% | +1.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Paul Toole The Nationals
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Toole NP | 73.6% |
| 2019 | Paul Toole NP | 67.9% |
| 2015 | Paul Toole NP | 65.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Black Springs?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 227 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Black Springs
Is Black Springs a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Black Springs is moderate (52/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Black Springs?
Black Springs has a low recorded bushfire history (35/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Black Springs?
Black Springs, NSW had a population of 227 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Black Springs, NSW?
The postcode for Black Springs, NSW is 2787.
How far is Black Springs from Sydney?
Black Springs is 227 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 205 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Black Springs?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Black Springs was $92,248 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Black Springs?
There are too few current rental listings in Black Springs for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $200, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Black Springs?
The median age of residents in Black Springs was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Black Springs at risk of bushfire?
Black Springs has a low recorded bushfire history (35/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Black Springs?
There is 1 school inside the Black Springs boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Black Springs walkable?
Black Springs scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Black Springs?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Black Springs, Oberon (Jenolan Caves Road) (20 km away), 738 mm of rain a year over 105 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Black Springs?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Black Springs belong to?
Black Springs sits within the Oberon local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Black Springs?
The average residential rates bill through Oberon is $975 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Black Springs?
Across Oberon, 21 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 33.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Black Springs in?
Black Springs sits within the federal Division of Calare, currently held by Andrew Gee (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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