Kentish Council
Black River
Black River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,968
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Black River.
Black River (7321) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
Black River has roughly 4,968 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Black River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black River's population at 4,968, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,968
Median age
46
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,968
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Black River.
Local schools for Black River
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Government School Catchment
Forest Primary School
Stanley Primary School
Smithton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Black River.
- What is the Black River postcode?
- Black River is in the 7321 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in Black River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Black River?
- There are 6 schools serving Black River on this page, including Forest Primary School, Stanley Primary School, St Peter Chanel Catholic School.
- How walkable is Black River?
- Black River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Black River?
- Black River is close to Cowrie Point, Port Latta, Wiltshire, Crayfish Creek, Edgcumbe Beach.
- What is the population of Black River?
- Black River has approximately 4,968 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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