Black River
TAS 7321 · Circular Head
42 (2021) → 43 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Black River is a declining suburb in Circular Head, TAS 7321, about 278km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Black River are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 15/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Black River has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: Pakistan (9.52%)
Top languages: Urdu (9.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 895 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 895
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Black River
How far is Black River from Hobart CBD?
Black River is about 278.5 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Black River?
Black River has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Black River?
Black River has a transport score of 15/100 and 4 bus stops.