Blackwall, 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 Blackwall, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Blackwall |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.30077 |
| Longitude | 146.96741 |
| Population | 276 |
| Density | 394.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 7275 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 178 km north |
Blackwall is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 276. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 394.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 178 km north of Hobart. Blackwall is located at 41.3008°S, 146.9674°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Blackwall rests on the eastern bank of the Tamar River, a quiet settlement where the land gently slopes towards the water. It lies 20.6 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 316°T), and is situated 10.1 km north-west of Legana. The air here carries the subtle tang of salt, a constant reminder of the estuary's embrace, and the surrounding landscape is a mosaic of rolling hills painted in shades of green and ochre, dotted with stands of eucalypt that whisper in the breeze. Fields, often delineated by weathered wire fences, stretch towards the horizon, promising fertile ground, while the river itself acts as a shimmering ribbon, reflecting the vast, often dramatic, Tasmanian sky. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to thicken, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the paddocks and soften the edges of the distant hills, giving the whole scene a painterly, almost drowsy quality.
The history of Blackwall is interwoven with the early agricultural aspirations of the region, its fertile soils having drawn settlers seeking to cultivate the land. While not a hub of heavy industry, its economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the surrounding countryside, with grazing and horticulture playing significant roles, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond. The Tamar River has always been central to Blackwall's character, serving as a vital artery for transport and trade in bygone eras, and today it continues to offer opportunities for recreation and connection to the water. The pace of life in Blackwall reflects its rural setting; it is a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of days, and where a sense of enduring connection to the land and the river defines its unique, unhurried spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blackwall, 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 Blackwall, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Blackwall includes the postcode (7275), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Blackwall 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. |