Blackstone Heights, 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 Blackstone Heights, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Blackstone Heights |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Meander Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.46273 |
| Longitude | 147.08309 |
| Population | 1,211 |
| Density | 154.5 /km² |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Elevation | 188 m |
| Postcode | 7250 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 159 km north |
Blackstone Heights is a locality in the Meander Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,211. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km², giving a population density of about 154.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 188 m above sea level. It lies approximately 159 km north of Hobart. Blackstone Heights is located at 41.4627°S, 147.0831°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7250. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Blackstone Heights rises from the rich alluvial plains of the Meander Valley, its character etched by the gentle sweep of rolling hills and the distant, hazy blue of Tasmania's central highlands. It lies 5.7 km south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 235°T), and is situated 8.5 km south-south-west of Newnham. The land here is a study in subtle greens, from the deep emerald of established pastures to the brighter hues of newly sprung crops, all under a sky that can shift from brilliant azure to a soft, bruised grey with astonishing speed. A quiet industry hums beneath the surface, a sense of patient cultivation that has shaped the very air, carrying the faint, sweet scent of hay and damp earth. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting long, warm shadows that deepen the textures of the land and give a profound sense of permanence to the scattered farmsteads.
The story of Blackstone Heights is one of agricultural resilience, a lineage of families who have coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground for generations. Dairy farming remains a cornerstone of its economy, the rhythmic clang of milking machines a familiar sound in the early mornings, while other holdings explore the potential of prime cattle and fine wool. The Meander River, a constant, whispering presence, has always been the lifeblood, its waters irrigating the fields and providing a tranquil backdrop to the unhurried pace of life. While not a place of grand monuments, Blackstone Heights possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring connection to the land that has sustained it, a subtle beauty found in the sturdy lines of old farm buildings and the enduring spirit of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackstone Heights, 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 Blackstone Heights, in the Meander Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackstone Heights includes the postcode (7250), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Meander Valley 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 Blackstone Heights 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. |