Blackwall, Tasmania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blackwall Tasmania
Blackwall Location in Tasmania
Population	270 (2016)
Postcode(s)	7275
Location	221 km (137 mi) N of Hobart 24 km (15 mi) NW of Launceston 2 km (1 mi) E of Exeter 21 km (13 mi) SE of Beaconsfield
LGA(s)	West Tamar
Region	Launceston
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal Division(s)	Bass
Localities around Blackwall: Gravelly Beach Gravelly Beach Tamar River Exeter Blackwall Tamar River Lanena Lanena Tamar River

Blackwall is a small rural town in Tasmania, Australia. It's part of the West Tamar area, near Launceston. In 2016, about 270 people lived there. Blackwall is located on the western side of the Tamar River, close to Gravelly Beach.

Blackwall's Past

Blackwall got its name from a place called Blackwall in London, England. Just like its namesake, this Australian Blackwall was famous for building ships. A very large ship, the Harpley, was built here in 1847. It was the second-biggest ship made in Tasmania during the 1800s.

The area officially became known as a "locality" in 1966. A post office first opened nearby in 1911. It was later renamed Blackwall Post Office in 1968, but it closed in 1975.

Where is Blackwall?

The eastern edge of Blackwall is formed by the Tamar River. To the north, you'll find Stony Brook, which marks another boundary.

Getting Around Blackwall

Route C728, also known as Gravelly Beach Road, goes right through Blackwall. It runs from the south-west to the north-east of the town.