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Tasmania · Postcode 7301
Blackwood Creek postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 131 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Blackwood Creek 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
Blackwood Creek vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Blackwood Creek | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $253 -TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +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.
Blackwood Creek is a locality 131 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7301. It falls within the Launceston and North East region. The local government area is Northern Midlands.
According to the 2021 Census, Blackwood Creek has a population of 120 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,375, close to the TAS average.
Housing in Blackwood Creek includes a median weekly rent of $253, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 44 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Blackwood Creek scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Blackwood Creek is part of the North East statistical area in Tasmania.
Blackwood Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7301 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 120 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $657/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $253 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 98.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 44 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -41.7475499 |
| Longitude | 146.8959932 |
| Distance from Hobart | 131 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | North East |
| Local Government | Northern Midlands |
| Federal Electorate | Lyons |
| State Electorate | Lyons (McIntyre) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 23 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (5.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 18 (15.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 38 (31.7%) |
| 65+ years | 26 (21.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (11.7%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 3 (2.5%) |
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 | 10 (23.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (44.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (32.6%) |
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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.