New South Wales · Postcode 2787
Black Springs postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 136 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Black Springs at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Black Springs vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Black Springs | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,774 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Black Springs is a locality 136 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2787. It falls within the Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains region. The local government area is Oberon.
According to the 2021 Census, Black Springs has a population of 227 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,774, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 13 (5.7% of residents).
Housing in Black Springs includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 70 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Black Springs scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Black Springs is served by Black Springs Public School.
Black Springs is part of the Blue Mountains - South statistical area in New South Wales.
Black Springs details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2787 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 227 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,774/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $840/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 173.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 70 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (5.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.8602079 |
| Longitude | 149.7364678 |
| Distance from Sydney | 136 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains |
| Area (SA3) | Blue Mountains - South |
| Local Government | Oberon |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
| State Electorate | Wollondilly |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 51 (22.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (4.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 56 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 55 (24.2%) |
| 65+ years | 62 (27.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (8.4%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 8 (3.5%) |
| Asthma | 7 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (22.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 28 (41.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (36.8%) |
Schools in Black Springs
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Black Springs. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Black Springs
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.