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Tasmania · Postcode 7321
Black River postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 279 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Black River at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Black River vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Black River | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,333 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $936 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Black River is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7321. It lies roughly 279 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Circular Head.
According to the 2021 Census, Black River has a population of 42 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,333, close to the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 7 (16.7% of residents).
Housing in Black River includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $936, with 19 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Rental properties account for 70.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Black River scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Black River is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
Black River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7321 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 42 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,333/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $712/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $936 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 30.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 19 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (16.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -40.8620339 |
| Longitude | 145.3269583 |
| Distance from Hobart | 279 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Circular Head |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Montgomery) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (19.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 12 (28.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 10 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (14.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (19.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (7.1%) |
| Asthma | 3 (7.1%) |
| Cancer | 3 (7.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8 (38.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (19.0%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.