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Blackswamp

QLD 4413 • Queensland

54
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
179.30 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Blackswamp

Blackswamp is a small rural locality in the Chinchilla area of the western Darling Downs Queensland, situated approximately 265 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 179 square kilometres of broad-acre farming country on the western Darling Downs.

The nearest town of Chinchilla, approximately 35 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Chinchilla area is known for its watermelon festival, grain farming, and the coal seam gas industry in the Surat Basin. There is no public transport serving Blackswamp; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Blackswamp falls under postcode 4413 and is governed by the Western Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4413
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.57°, 150.53°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
179.30 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4413

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4413, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,211
Median 2023–24
$58,205
▲ 28.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,289

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4413; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
265 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
4 hr - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 4 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Chinchilla is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
54
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Blackswamp. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
657.5 / 100k
2yr Down 30.7% 10yr Up 20.4%
Motor vehicle theft
401.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.7% 10yr Up 135.9%
Non-FV assault
1,093.1 / 100k
2yr Down 23.7% 10yr Up 96.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr Down 41.0% 10yr Down 42.6%
Steal from vehicle
663.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 35.2%
View all offence categories for Western Downs →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackswamp known for? +

Blackswamp is a quiet rural locality in the Chinchilla area of the western Darling Downs Queensland. The locality covers approximately 179 square kilometres of broad-acre farming country on the western Darling Downs.

How far is Blackswamp from Brisbane CBD? +

Blackswamp is approximately 265 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, roughly a 4 to 4 hour drive.

Does Blackswamp have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Blackswamp. A private vehicle is essential, with Chinchilla approximately 35 kilometres away.

What is the population of Blackswamp? +

According to the 2021 Census, Blackswamp has a small population, typical of the sparsely settled the Chinchilla area of the western Darling Downs Queensland.

Is Blackswamp a good place to live? +

Blackswamp suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Chinchilla area of the western Darling Downs Queensland, with Chinchilla providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Blackswamp? +

The postcode for Blackswamp is 4413, covering this rural locality in the Chinchilla area of the western Darling Downs Queensland.

Is Blackswamp a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Blackswamp is part of the Western Downs LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.