title: Black Hill, New South Wales
text: # Black Hill, New South Wales
  
  Black Hill is a rural locality and suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 26 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle and City of Cessnock local government areas.
  
  ## Black Hill Public School
  
  Black Hill Public School is a small school located on Blackhill Road. It was founded in 1881. Notable people who received education at this school include Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Australian politician Milton Morris, and Reilly Stevenson who held the title of School President in 2015, along with 2 chess championship awards and 1 handball championship award.
  
  ## Population
  
  Black Hill had a population of 516 at the 2021 census. 89.7% of people were born in Australia and 95.0% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 42.6%, Anglican 17.1% and Catholic 15.9%.
  
  