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Blackwall Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Blackwall Compares
Blackwall vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Blackwall | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,197 -TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% +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.
Blackwall is a locality 178 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7275. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is West Tamar.
According to the 2021 Census, Blackwall has a population of 303 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,197, below the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Blackwall includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 122 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Blackwall scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Blackwall is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Blackwall Details
| Postcode | 7275 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 303 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,197/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $621/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 461/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 122 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.3 |
| Longitude | 146.966667 |
| Distance from Hobart | 178 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | West Tamar |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 44 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 58 (19.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 96 (31.7%) |
| 65+ years | 79 (26.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 54 (17.8%) |
| Asthma | 33 (10.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 26 (8.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 17 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 15 (5.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 37 (29.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 54 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (25.4%) |
Suburbs Near Blackwall
Same Postcode (7275)
More Blackwall Data
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.