Blackmans Bay, TAS 7052

I like the views, but unfortunately due to Hobart being a terrible location for a captial city, hard to justify the prices when the Eastern Shore has better veiws and wayyyy less congestion

If only Blackmans Bay was on the other side of the river, if you could replace Tranmere (All AirB&Bs) with Blackmans Bay family feel. Its essentially Rokeby on the congested side of the river

Access to services is decent, and while it’s a little tucked away compared to Hobart’s central suburbs, that’s part of its charm. It’s not too busy, and the natural scenery really adds to the quality of life.

That said, property prices are climbing, and it’s starting to feel the pressure of high demand—much like other Eastern Shore hotspots. For those who love the feel of Blackmans Bay but want something more affordable and with room to grow, Rokeby offers a very similar lifestyle. Think water views, open space, growing infrastructure, and a laid-back atmosphere—just without the price tag

I love the vibe of living in a coastal town! So family friendly, close to beach, great food , schools and shopping! The city is only a 15 minute commute! Our street is so quiet and all the neighbours are amazing!

We moved to Blackmans Bay three years ago and can truly say this suburb has been the most enjoyable spot to live. The views are nothing short of spectacular and our neighbours are the best we've ever encountered.

We moved to blackmans bay from interstate with our young family and were joined by my mother who also moved to the area. It is a dream come true, it is a beautiful location and people are friendly. It's quiet and very safe, close to shops and a good local public primary school . Lifestyle wise it is great to have the beach at your doorstep. Blackmans Bay is definately 5 stars.

Moved here from inner city Brisbane 12 months ago. This is an incredible place to call home. Lovely quiet, friendly community which is a stone's throw from Hobart (15 min commute). I spent a year looking at suburbs every weekend (rural and inner) within 40 mins of Hobart. This ticks the most boxes for me. You can have the best views of open ocean/Ironpot Lighthouse/the Tasman Peninsula cliffs, down-river to Hobart AND the mountain. Plenty of sun throughout the day (VERY important).Great little beach in summer, local amenities within a 5 min walk (supermarket/bottleo/post office etc.) and major chain stores/pubs and sporting facilities 5 mins drive away in Kingston. Excellent Primary School down the road. Fibre to the premises internet of course. Not much nightlife, but why would you want to live near that? That's what Uber is for. This is a horrendously underrated suburb (in comparison to somewhere like Sandy Bay, where we decided not to purchase). It has all the best aspects of suburban living (i.e. amenities) while feeling like you are on the cusp of nature. Of course, You should aim to stretch and purchase a property which maximises the suburb's best attributes to secure the best long term growth. After significant due diligence, I feel extremely confident recommending this suburb. Note: If you want a 100 year old, fixer-upper 'character home' to empty your wallet into, you will be disappointed. If you want something relatively modern, well built and insulated, You will have options.

If you like constantly barking dogs, loud music, car horns and alarms than this area is for you.
Mirramar park is home to the most arrogant, annoying people you might ever come across in your life,
the locals seem tone deaf to dog barks, they are too lazy to get out of their cars so they sit in the drive and beep until
they get the attention they are looking for.
great area for the hearing impaired..

We moved here 13 years ago and couldn't be happier. Easy 15 minute drive to Hobart. In summer we love to go to The Beaches restaurant a nice easy stroll from our house along the beach. It's a great place for families and there seems to be a bit of new growth in the area. Winters here are lovely, beach combing and bush walking are just a few of the things you can do. There are plenty of primary schools in the area and a new high school in Kingston. The local shops are great and I'm told public transport is OK once you understand the timetables. If you're thinking of moving to Blackmans Bay you won't be disappointed.

We moved here four months ago form the country. We had to downsize and be closer to medical care for my husband. We were dreading moving to the 'suburbs' but Blackmans Bay has been a lovely surprise. It is very quiet, has great places to walk our dogs and all our neighbours are lovely and friendly. Great local shopping centre and the bigger centre of Kingston only 5 minutes away. Bus into Hobart at the door, great views, great cafes close by, what more could you ask?