Blackwall, TAS 7275 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Blackwall is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7275, home to 303 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Meander Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 178 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population303
Median age51
Area0.66 km²
To CBD178 km
LGAWest Tamar

Demographics

Population
303
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$1,197 /week
Median personal income
$621 /week
Median family income
$1,325 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
West Tamar
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Exeter High School Secondary · Government
  • Exeter Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Blackwall, Gravelly Beach Rd before Annears Rd bus · 414 m
  • Blackwall, Gravelly Beach Rd after Annears Rd bus · 415 m
  • Lanena, Rosevears Dr before Paringa Av bus · 735 m
  • Lanena, Rosevears Dr after Paringa Av bus · 736 m
  • Exeter Shops, Main Rd before Frankford Rd bus · 1364 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 26.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 56.7% of the 150 resolvable premises in Blackwall. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 35.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 56.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 7.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 628 across the West Tamar LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 229 other offences, 127 violent offences, 38 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole West Tamar — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Blackwall?

Blackwall (TAS 7275) had 303 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the West Tamar local government area.

What is the median rent in Blackwall?

The median advertised rent in Blackwall is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Blackwall?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Blackwall covering government sectors. Nearest include: Exeter High School (0.9 km), Exeter Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Blackwall?

Blackwall is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Blackwall?

Across West Tamar LGA, 628 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (229), violent (127), break-ins (38). 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 Blackwall?

In Blackwall, 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 (26.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Blackwall?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blackwall centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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.

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