Kingborough Council
Blackmans Bay
Blackmans Bay at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
7,688
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Blackmans Bay.
Blackmans Bay (7052) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania.
Blackmans Bay has roughly 7,688 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Blackmans Bay scores 8/100 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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackmans Bay's population at 7,688, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,688
Median age
42
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
7,688
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackmans Bay.
Local schools for Blackmans Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Illawarra Primary School
Blackmans Bay Primary School
Kingston Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Blackmans Bay.
- What is the Blackmans Bay postcode?
- Blackmans Bay is in the 7052 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackmans Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Blackmans Bay?
- There are 14 schools serving Blackmans Bay on this page, including Illawarra Primary School, Blackmans Bay Primary School, Southern Christian College.
- How walkable is Blackmans Bay?
- Blackmans Bay has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackmans Bay?
- Blackmans Bay is close to Huntingfield, Howden, Kingston Beach, Tinderbox, Kingston.
- What is the population of Blackmans Bay?
- Blackmans Bay has approximately 7,688 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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