Black River
TAS 7321 • Tasmania
About Black River
Black River is a rural western suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, located approximately 23.8 kilometres west of the Townsville CBD and 1,382 kilometres north of Brisbane. The suburb covers a large area of 61.2 square kilometres and had a population of 1,493 in the 2021 census, reflecting its semi-rural character. Named after the Black River that flows through it, the suburb provides a quiet, rural-residential setting on the outskirts of Townsville's urban fringe.
Black River attracts residents seeking acreage living and a country lifestyle within commuting distance of Townsville's employment, services, and amenities. The broad suburb includes a mix of hobby farms, rural residential blocks, and small acreage properties, with residents enjoying the area's open spaces and connection to the natural environment. Essential services are accessed in Townsville's western suburbs, while the Bruce Highway provides good connectivity north and south. The area is popular with families and those working in industries like mining, agriculture, and the Townsville industrial sector.
Black River falls under postcode 7321 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (Montgomery) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Townsville CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway and Hervey Range Road provide main access routes to Townsville
Very rural area with no public transport or footpaths; vehicle essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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17386 Bass Highway
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100 Upper Natone Road
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904 Ridgley Highway
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29 Ritchie Street
Parks & Reserves
There are 3 parks and reserves in Black River.