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Tasmania · Postcode 7250
Blackstone Heights postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 159 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Blackstone Heights 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 Blackstone Heights ranks: household income is in the top 10% of TAS suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in TAS.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Blackstone Heights vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Blackstone Heights | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,324 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $370 +TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -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.
Blackstone Heights (7250) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 159 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area. It is administered by Meander Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Blackstone Heights has a population of 1,245 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,324, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 31 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Blackstone Heights includes a median weekly rent of $370, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 447 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Blackstone Heights scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Blackstone Heights is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Blackstone Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7250 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,245 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,324/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $910/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Population Density | 160/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 447 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 31 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -41.46 |
| Longitude | 147.0820001 |
| Distance from Hobart | 159 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Meander Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Lyons (McIntyre) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 234 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 136 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 276 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 439 (35.3%) |
| 65+ years | 165 (13.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 133 (10.7%) |
| Asthma | 99 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 47 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 31 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 30 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 24 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (1.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 73 (16.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 186 (41.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 185 (41.1%) |
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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.