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Blackmans Bay

TAS 7052 · Kingborough

7,688 (2021) → 7,767 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

63
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,688
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
44
Transport score

Blackmans Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Kingborough, TAS 7052, about 14km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Blackmans Bay are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 44/100, and is right by the coast. Blackmans Bay has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

14.0 km
To Hobart CBD
590 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

7,688
Population
42
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,806
vs NSW median-2.4%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,219/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ -1%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7052 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher51.4%
Born in Australia76.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,702 / 85 / 120

Top countries of birth: England (5.42%), China (2.26%), South Africa (1.51%), New Zealand (1.09%), India (0.85%)

Top languages: Mandarin (2.17%), Afrikaans (0.92%), Spanish (0.61%), Korean (0.56%), Cantonese (0.52%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

–
Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

67

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

19
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1056 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Illawarra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
  • Blackmans Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.9km
  • Southern Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1059
  • Tarremah Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1128
  • St Aloysius Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1018
  • Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1002
  • Calvin Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1088
  • Calvin Christian School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.3km
  • Indie School - Glenorchy (Kingston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 3.4km
  • Kingston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1000
  • Channel Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1092
  • Margate Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1014
  • Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1149

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

44
46Bus
CBD commute (est.)54 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.7% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
15.6%
Education & Training
13.7%
Public Administration & Safety
11.1%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
8.5%
Construction
8.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
44 in suburbCafes/Rest.
119 in suburbParks
53 in suburbPlaygrounds
5230 in suburbPools
21 in suburbGyms
32 in suburbDog parks
11 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
4117 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachBlackmans Bay Beach (670 m)
Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (13.7 km)
Nearest vet3.3 km
Nearest airportHobart (24.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

28

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
41
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

38

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

11
Parks
18
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

2

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

29

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.65

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
52
Residential places
Average Star Rating5 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

3
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.26%
Projected population 20419,112
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Blackmans Bay

How far is Blackmans Bay from Hobart CBD?

Blackmans Bay is about 14.0 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Blackmans Bay?

Blackmans Bay has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Blackmans Bay?

Blackmans Bay has a transport score of 44/100 and 46 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.