Blackstone Heights
At a median age of 43, Blackstone Heights skews 3 years older than the national figure, and that fact shapes almost everything else about the suburb. Household income sits at the 88.6th percentile nationally, yet the suburb remains owner-occupier dominated: 42.6% of residents own outright and only 7.5% rent, one of the lowest renter shares in greater Launceston. Nearly all homes are detached houses (98.2%), and 58.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, pointing to a settled, family-oriented stock. Density is low at 160 residents per km2 across 7.78 km2, consistent with a quiet hillside suburb rather than an urban centre.
Population
1,245
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,324/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median house price data is not captured in this dataset period, but affordability signals are favourable. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most comparable Tasmanian suburbs. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 98.2%, with 58.7% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and 36.8% having 3 bedrooms, so buyers seeking space have genuine choice. Only 1.8% of dwellings are semi-detached, meaning competition concentrates on houses. Outright owners at 42.6% outnumber mortgage holders in many markets, indicating a long-held, established ownership base rather than a suburb driven by recent leveraged buyers.
For Buyers
Median house price data is not captured in this dataset period, but affordability signals are favourable. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.9%, well below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most comparable Tasmanian suburbs. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 98.2%, with 58.7% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and 36.8% having 3 bedrooms, so buyers seeking space have genuine choice. Only 1.8% of dwellings are semi-detached, meaning competition concentrates on houses. Outright owners at 42.6% outnumber mortgage holders in many markets, indicating a long-held, established ownership base rather than a suburb driven by recent leveraged buyers.
For Investors
The rental market here is thin: only 7.5% of dwellings are rented, which is low compared to the national average, and weekly rent runs $370. The vacancy rate of 5.1% sits at the softer end, suggesting limited tenant competition. For investors, the low renter share signals this is not a rental-demand suburb, but the high mortgage-to-income stability (17.9%) and income at the 88.6th percentile nationally indicate residents who can carry and hold property. Development applications in the past 12 months recorded zero new applications, pointing to an established area with little new supply pressure. The 83.1% of residents who stayed across the reference period reflects very low turnover, which can support price stability even without rental yield.
Demographics
The median age of 43 sits 3 years above the national figure, and the household composition reflects this maturity: 42% of families are couples with children and 26.6% are couples without children, with an average household size of 2.8, slightly above the national average of 2.5. Overseas-born residents account for 11%, which is 10.6 percentage points below the national figure, making the suburb distinctly Anglo-leaning. English ancestry leads at 592 residents, followed by Scottish (124) and Irish (110). University qualifications reach 29.6%, just 0.5 points below the national rate, indicating a well-educated workforce broadly in line with national norms. The volunteering rate of 17.6% is notable for a suburb of 1,245 people.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.2%
Houses
1.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is among the most detached-house-concentrated you will find: 98.2% separate houses, with just 1.8% semi-detached and effectively no apartments. Large homes dominate, with 58.7% having 4 or more bedrooms and 36.8% having 3 bedrooms. Tenure reflects long-term ownership: 42.6% own outright, 49.9% are on a mortgage and only 7.5% rent, a renter share well below national norms. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,800 imply a mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.9%, below stress levels, while rent-to-income at 15.9% is also comfortably low. The combination of high outright ownership and low rental demand positions Blackstone Heights as a hold-and-stay suburb rather than one driven by investor churn.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wk
$370
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$910
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.6%
Couples, no children
1,115
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 22.1% of local workers (102 people), followed by Education at 13.9% (64 workers), a pattern common to Launceston's surrounding suburbs which feed workers into the city's hospitals and university. Construction accounts for 7.6% and Public Administration for 7.4%, rounding out a public-service-anchored employment base. By occupation, Professionals lead at 146 workers, followed by Clerical/Admin (102) and Managers (97). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than many regional Tasmanian benchmarks, with a participation rate of 70.3% and a full-time employment rate of 63.6%. Personal weekly income averages $910, and household weekly income of $2,324 places the suburb at the 88.6th percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
32.9%
Participation
70.3%
Employed
690
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.6%
Postgraduate
6.7%
Born Overseas
11.0%
Dwellings
443
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 94% of residents drive to work, public transport use is just 1.2% and walking or cycling accounts for 0.7%. This is consistent with a low-density hillside suburb where the street network prioritises access over transit. Housing stress is absent on both measures: rent-to-income at 15.9% and mortgage-to-income at 17.9% are both well below national stress thresholds. Only 3.6% of residents (44 people) need daily assistance despite the above-average median age of 43. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in nearby Launceston. The need-for-assistance rate of 3.6% compares favourably to many comparable regional Tasmanian suburbs with similar age profiles.
Drive
94.0%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Blackstone Heights compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackstone Heights a good suburb to live in?
Blackstone Heights suits owner-occupier families looking for space and stability. Household income sits at the 88.6th percentile nationally, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 17.9%, and 83.1% of residents stay rather than move. The suburb is car-dependent with limited public transport at 1.2%, and amenities are largely drawn from nearby Launceston.
What is the median house price in Blackstone Heights?
A median house price is not available for Blackstone Heights in this dataset period. Affordability indicators are favourable: average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,800 imply a mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.9%, and weekly rent averages $370, with rent-to-income at just 15.9%.
What schools are in Blackstone Heights?
No schools are recorded within the Blackstone Heights boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the broader Launceston area. Despite the absence of local schools, 29.6% of residents hold university qualifications, broadly in line with the national figure of around 30%.
Is Blackstone Heights safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Blackstone Heights in this dataset. As indirect indicators, only 3.6% of residents need daily assistance and the suburb has a very low renter share of 7.5%, which is associated with residential stability. The unemployment rate of 3.5% is also below many comparable regional Tasmanian areas.
Is Blackstone Heights good for property investment?
The suburb presents mixed signals for investors. Only 7.5% of dwellings are rented, well below national norms, and the vacancy rate is 5.1%, limiting rental demand depth. Weekly rent of $370 is modest. Zero development applications in 12 months and 83.1% resident retention indicate stability rather than growth, favouring long-hold capital preservation over yield-driven investment.
How is Blackstone Heights's population changing?
Detailed forecasts are not available, but stability indicators suggest slow, steady change rather than rapid growth. The population stands at 1,245 with 83.1% of residents staying across the reference period, one of the lower turnover rates in greater Launceston. The median age of 43 is 3 years above the national figure, pointing to an aging, settled demographic rather than a suburb attracting large numbers of young newcomers.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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