Blackstone Heights, TAS 7250 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blackstone Heights is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7250, home to 1,245 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 163 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,324 /week
- Median personal income
- $910 /week
- Median family income
- $2,581 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Meander Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Launceston and North East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyons
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Trevallyn Primary School
- Summerdale Primary School
- West Launceston Primary School
- Prospect High School
- Launceston College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Panorama Rd before Canopus Dr
- Panorama Rd opp Canopus Dr
- Panorama Rd after Glover Av
- Longvista Rd before Kelsey Rd
- 50 Blackstone Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 3 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 680 mm
- Reference station: Launceston Airport, 3.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 536 resolvable premises in Blackstone Heights. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 862 across the Meander Valley LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 362 other offences, 231 violent offences, 24 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blackstone Heights?
Blackstone Heights (TAS 7250) had 1,245 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Meander Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Blackstone Heights?
The median advertised rent in Blackstone Heights is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blackstone Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Blackstone Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Trevallyn Primary School (3.6 km), Summerdale Primary School (3.9 km), West Launceston Primary School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blackstone Heights?
Blackstone Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blackstone Heights?
Across Meander Valley LGA, 862 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (362), violent (231), break-ins (24). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Blackstone Heights?
In Blackstone Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (3.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Blackstone Heights?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blackstone Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile:
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People — school site locations (theLIST)
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Launceston Airport
- Department of State Growth Tasmania — GTFS schedule
- Tasmania Police Reporting Dashboard
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address