Black River flood risk
Of Black River’s 754 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
Crime near Black River
Black River sits in the Deeragun police division, which recorded 3,165 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 3,165 total. Figures are for the whole Deeragun police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Black River
Black River is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RUR - Rural
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RR - Rural Residential
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: OS - Open Space
School catchments in Black River
Black River can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Black River
At the 2021 Census, 8.1% of Black River’s 1,493 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Black River
Townsville council approved 1,136 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Townsville council area (not just Black River). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 100 Black River Road, Black River QLD 4818
- 101 Black River Road, Black River QLD 4818
- 102 Pope Road, Black River QLD 4818
- 1034 Black River Road, Black River QLD 4818
- 103 Black River Road, Black River QLD 4818
- 104-272 Black River Road, Black River QLD 4818
- 104 Black River Road, Black River QLD 4818
- 104 Pope Road, Black River QLD 4818
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.