Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Blackwall TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Blackwall, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Blackwall TAS is 303 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blackwall is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Blackwall is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Blackwall has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Blackwall has a population density of 461.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Blackwall is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackwall is $1,083.

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Blackwall Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blackwall Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$621/wk

$32,292 per year

#6763 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blackwall Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (149) Female 51.0% (155)

Population Density

461.3

people per km²

303 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,325

Family income/wk

Blackwall Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackwall Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.3% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.7% 42 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Blackwall Country of Birth

Australia

96.0%

England

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Blackwall Religion

No Religion

48.5%

Anglican

14.6%

Catholic

11.5%

Not stated

10.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.4%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.4%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blackwall Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Blackwall Languages Spoken at Home

Polish

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Blackwall Employment

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Employed full-time

25.9% 62 people

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Employed part-time

18.0% 43 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

52.7% 126 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Blackwall Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.6%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Blackwall Occupation

Professionals

23.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Managers

11.6%

Labourers

7.2%

Clerical & Administrative

7.2%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Blackwall Field of Study

Engineering

24.0%

Management & Commerce

16.0%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Health

10.7%

Architecture & Building

10.7%

Creative Arts

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Education

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Blackwall Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blackwall Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blackwall Marital Status

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Married

52.7% 136

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Separated

3.9% 10

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Divorced

8.9% 23

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Widowed

8.5% 22

👤

Never married

26.0% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blackwall Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

31.6%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

8.1%

Other

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Dutch

2.3%

Polish

2.1%

German

1.6%

South African

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blackwall School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.8%

Secondary — Government

22.9%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Pre-school

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Blackwall Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 37

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 512

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Blackwall Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.6% 52

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blackwall Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

11.1%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

25.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blackwall How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.2%

Did not go to work

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Blackwall Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

29.4%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

16.7%

4+ vehicles

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Blackwall Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

22.0%

3 bedrooms

57.7%

4 bedrooms

13.8%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Blackwall Population Mobility

10.5%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blackwall Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

553

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blackwall Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Blackwall Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blackwall Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.7%

Couple — children under 15

29.4%

One parent — no children under 15

11.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blackwall Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 11

👤

Never served

95.5% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Blackwall Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 35

—

Did not provide

85.3% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blackwall Children Ever Born

No children

35.3%

1 child

3.9%

2 children

34.3%

3 children

26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Blackwall When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Blackwall Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

10.1%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Blackwall Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

44.9%

3 persons

11.0%

4 persons

6.8%

5 persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blackwall Where Residents Moved From

Same address

246

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Blackwall Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blackwall Schools

schools nearby

government

957

avg ICSEA score

646

total students

Exeter Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 321 students

972

ICSEA

Exeter High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 325 students

941

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Blackwall Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,197/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Blackwall

Your weekly income

≈ $5,187/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $897/wk

Rent share 25.1%

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Blackwall vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackwall

What is the population of Blackwall TAS?

The population of Blackwall TAS is 303 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 461.3 people per km².Blackwall is ranked #6,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Blackwall?

The median personal income in Blackwall TAS is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,197 per week.Family income is $1,325 per week.Blackwall is ranked #6,763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Blackwall?

Median rent in Blackwall TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Blackwall ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Blackwall?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blackwall TAS is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blackwall?

The median age in Blackwall TAS is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blackwall a good suburb to live in?

Blackwall is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 303.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60053. All dollar figures in AUD.