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Tasmania · Postcode 7052
Blackmans Bay postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 14 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Blackmans Bay 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.
Where Blackmans Bay ranks: household income is in the top 25% of TAS suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in TAS.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Blackmans Bay vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Blackmans Bay | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,806 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,655 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Blackmans Bay is a locality 14 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7052. It falls within the Hobart region. The local government area is Kingborough.
According to the 2021 Census, Blackmans Bay has a population of 7,688 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,806, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 272 (3.5% of residents).
Housing in Blackmans Bay includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,655, with 2,917 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Blackmans Bay scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Blackmans Bay include Illawarra Primary School and Blackmans Bay Primary School.
Blackmans Bay is part of the Hobart - South and West statistical area in Tasmania.
Blackmans Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7052 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,688 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,806/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $887/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,655 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1239/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,917 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 272 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -43.0090716 |
| Longitude | 147.3203772 |
| Distance from Hobart | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hobart |
| Area (SA3) | Hobart - South and West |
| Local Government | Kingborough |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
| State Electorate | Franklin (Nelson) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,374 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 811 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,902 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,000 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,594 (20.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 866 (11.3%) |
| Asthma | 726 (9.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 309 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 301 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 260 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 108 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 60 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 65 (2.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 971 (33.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,200 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 658 (22.7%) |
Schools in Blackmans Bay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Blackmans Bay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Blackmans Bay
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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.