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Blackmans Bay, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Blackmans Bay is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 6,890. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,890 Population 12/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$29,981 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$29,981 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Blackmans Bay

Blackmans Bay

Blackmans Bay is a coastal suburb of Kingborough Council, Tasmania, Australia. It forms part of the Kingston-Blackmans Bay urban area and is a satellite town of Greater Hobart. It borders Kingston Beach to the north, Maranoa Heights and the Peter Murrell Conservation Area to the west and Howden and Tinderbox to the south.

People

Population6,890
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,981
Per Capita$29,981
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership78.1%
Housing Units2,756

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population6,890
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates-43.0031°, 147.3169°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,981
Median Age42.0 years

About Blackmans Bay

Blackmans Bay is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 6,890. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Blackmans Bay has a population of 6,890 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,890
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
565.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Blackmans Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Blackmans Bay is $29,981, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,981 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $577, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 655 business establishments.

Income: Blackmans Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,981
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,981
Avg Weekly Wage$577

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)655

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blackmans Bay is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 78.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,756 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.1%
Owner-Occupied78.1%
Renter-Occupied21.9%
Housing Units2,756

Property Tax

Climate in Blackmans Bay

Blackmans Bay has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 13° / 22.7° 41.1
Feb 17.5°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.2° 37.8
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.7° 35.4
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.9° 41.2
May 11.4°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.2° 39.7
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.7° 45.9
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.6° 42.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.7° 64.7
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 57.7
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.6° 52.9
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 49.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 11.6° / 21° 53.7
Blackmans Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-43.0031°N, 147.3169°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 87 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in

Blackmans Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Blackmans Bay

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blackmans Bay Primary School
St Aloysius Catholic College Middle Campus
Tarremah Steiner School
Illawarra Primary School
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Radio Stations near Blackmans Bay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Blackmans Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Cygnet Living History Museum
Gatekeeper Cottage
Grote Reber Museum
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Matron's Quarters
Mawsons Hut Replica Museum
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Narryna Heritage Museum
Rosny Barn
Tasmania Police Museum
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Libraries in Blackmans Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Cygnet Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
LINC0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Sorell Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Blackmans Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Restaurants in Blackmans Bay

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bombay on the Beach
Fish Bar
Jack Loves Red
The Beach House

Bus Stations in Blackmans Bay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #9763661105

Gas Stations in Blackmans Bay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Blackmans Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deep South Brewing Company
Deep South Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Blackmans Bay

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Airports Near Blackmans Bay

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell AirportSmall Airport
Bruny Island AirportSmall Airport
Cambridge AerodromeSmall Airport
Glendevie AirportSmall Airport
Jericho AirportSmall Airport
Lagoon Bay AirportSmall Airport
Sandfly AirportSmall Airport
Triabunna AirportSmall Airport
Windrush International AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Blackmans Bay

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic
City Doctors & Travel Clinic
Gregory Street Psychology
Hopkins Street Medical Clinic
Millbrook Rise Centre
Psychology Centre
Sandy Bay Clinic
Sandy Bay Podiatry
Silk Laser Clinics
st.lukes Health

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blackmans Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salvation Army

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackmans Bay

What is the population of Blackmans Bay?

Blackmans Bay has a population of 6,890 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Blackmans Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,981, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Blackmans Bay?

Blackmans Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Blackmans Bay?

Blackmans Bay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $577. There are 655 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blackmans Bay?

The median home value in Blackmans Bay is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 78.1%.

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