Blackwood, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

4,072 Population 8,852/sq mi density

869 ft Elevation 265 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$29,372 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

Blackwood, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$29,372

61% below

$29,372 per capita

Home Value

$186,000

34% below

Median Rent

$930/mo

20% below

Unemployment

3.5%

3% below

Avg Temperature

62°F

318 sunny days/yr

Is Blackwood a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blackwood residents earn a median household income of $29,372 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,372. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 387 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackwood is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $930/month.

Climate & Weather

Blackwood has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,072

Median Age45.0 yrs

Density8,852/mi²

Foreign Born21.4%

Economy

Median Income$29,372

Per Capita$29,372

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$565

Housing

Home Value$186,000

Rent$930

Ownership84.8%

Housing Units1,629

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days318/yr

Rain36.7 in/yr

Elevation869 ft

Did You Know?

21.4% of residents are foreign-born.