The suburb was named after Black Rock House, a grand residence built by Charles Ebden in 1856, who had taken the name … See more

Like many neighbouring suburbs, the residential development in Black Rock dates partly in the postwar period and due to active conservation movements for the protection of native plants beside roads and on heathla… See more

In the 2016 Census, there were 6,159 people in Black Rock. 71.8% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 6.6% and New Zealand 1.9%. 83.8% of people spo… See more

• The HMVS Cerberus - A breakwater in Half Moon Bay formed by the sunken wreck of Australia's first ironclad warship, HMVS Cerberus
• Black Rock Clock Tower - A large four sided public clock mounted on a tall brick struct… See more

• Black Rock Gardens and Playgrounds Location: Opposite Clock Tower, Beach Road
• F.G. Tricks Reserve Location: Cnr Bluff Road and Fern Street See more