Blackstone Heights, Tasmania is an outer suburb of Launceston and is within the Meander Valley Council district. Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia, population approximately 90,000 (Greater urban and 99,100 statistical division), located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ... Slogan or Nickname: Island of Inspiration; The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Motto(s): Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Constitutional monarchy Governor William Cox Premier Paul Lennon (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 5  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product... Australian postcodes have four digits; envelopes for posting from Australia reflect this. ... “km” redirects here. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia, population approximately 90,000 (Greater urban and 99,100 statistical division), located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ... Local Government Areas of Tasmania, Australia This article also includes lists of towns, suburbs and localities of Tasmania. ... The Meander Valley Council is a Local Government Area of Tasmania. ... State Electoral District is a term used to refer to a voting area within Australian states. ... Bass Electorate The Electoral division of Bass is one of the 5 electorates in the Tasmanian House of Assembly or lower house. ... The Australian House of Representatives is elected from 150 single-member districts called Divisions. ... The Division of Bass is an Australian Electoral Division northern Tasmania, Australia. ... Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia, population approximately 90,000 (Greater urban and 99,100 statistical division), located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ...

Physical Description

Blackstone Heights consists of 4 major roads, (Blackstone Road, Kelsy Road, Panorama Road, and Longvista Road) in a loop (about 7km in total). The loop is connected by Pitcher Parade which originates from near the Country Club Casino and is the only entrance to Blackstone Heights.

Pros

Blackstone Heights is within close proximity of the Country Club Casino and The Country Club Villas/ Bolters Pizzeria. It is also close to 2 major high schools: St Patrick's College and Prospect High School. Blackstone Heights has excellent views ranging from views of Lake Trevallyn and South Esk River to a wonderful view of Trevallyn Dam from Zenith Court. Blackstone Heights also has some of the best drinking water since the Water Treatment Facility is present there.

Cons

Blackstone Heights has no main attractions other than the Local church which is situated on Neptune Drive. Blackstone Heights also has no facilities such as public toilets, tennis courts, sports ovals/grounds or shops. It has poor storm water drainage, which is exposed and is not concreted or guttering. There is only one footpath along Bayview drive which is only about 1km long.