Meander Valley Council
Blackstone Heights
Blackstone Heights at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,245
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Blackstone Heights.
Blackstone Heights (7250) sits in the Meander Valley region of Tasmania.
Blackstone Heights has roughly 1,245 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Blackstone Heights 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 7 government primary, 5 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackstone Heights's population at 1,245, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,245
Median age
43
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
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)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,245
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blackstone Heights.
Local schools for Blackstone Heights
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Government School Catchment
Trevallyn Primary School
West Launceston Primary School
Summerdale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Blackstone Heights.
- What is the Blackstone Heights postcode?
- Blackstone Heights is in the 7250 postcode, in TAS, in the Meander Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackstone Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Blackstone Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Blackstone Heights on this page, including Trevallyn Primary School, West Launceston Primary School, St Patrick's College.
- How walkable is Blackstone Heights?
- Blackstone Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Blackstone Heights?
- Blackstone Heights is close to Summerhill, Travellers Rest, West Launceston, Trevallyn, Prospect Vale.
- What is the population of Blackstone Heights?
- Blackstone Heights has approximately 1,245 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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