Blackmans Bay, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Blackmans Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
| Locality | Blackmans Bay |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Kingborough Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -43.00741 |
| Longitude | 147.31713 |
| Population | 6,890 |
| Density | 1111.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 54 m |
| Postcode | 7052 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 14 km south |
Blackmans Bay is a locality in the Kingborough Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,890. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 1111.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 54 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km south of Hobart. Blackmans Bay is located at 43.0074°S, 147.3171°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7052. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Blackmans Bay unfolds as a quiet coastal embrace, its shores a gentle curve of sand meeting the cool, clear waters of the Derwent Estuary. It lies 13.9 km south of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 184°T), and is situated 11.0 km south-south-west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries the tang of salt and the distant, low hum of boats, a constant reminder of its maritime soul. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of green pastures and scattered stands of eucalyptus, rise behind the settlement, their slopes softened by the diffused light that often washes over the landscape. A scatter of houses, some weathered by the sea breeze, others more modern, cling to the land, overlooking the bay and the neighbouring shores, creating a sense of harmonious, unhurried habitation. The water itself, a shifting canvas of blues and greys, reflects the ever-changing Tasmanian sky, its surface often rippled by the gentle breath of the prevailing winds.
The history of Blackmans Bay is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its development, a story woven through the threads of early settlement and the enduring connection to the sea. For generations, this coastline has sustained livelihoods, with fishing and a modest pastoral economy forming the backbone of its existence. While the larger agricultural centres lie inland, the proximity to fertile river valleys and the sheltered waters of the bay allowed for a distinct local character to flourish, one that valued self-sufficiency and a close-knit community. Today, while tourism plays a gentle role, drawing visitors to its peaceful shores and the nearby natural attractions, the essence of Blackmans Bay remains rooted in its connection to the water and the land, a place where the rhythm of the tides still dictates much of the daily life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackmans Bay, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Blackmans Bay, in the Kingborough Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackmans Bay includes the postcode (7052), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingborough Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blackmans Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |