It forms part of the Kingston-Blackmans Bay urban area[2] and is a satellite town of Greater Hobart.

[3] It borders Kingston Beach to the north, Maranoa Heights and the Peter Murrell Conservation Area to the west and Howden and Tinderbox to the south.

James Baynton is credited with the discovery of the blowhole when he found his lost dog whimpering at its base.

Beyond Flowerpot Point lies a quiet pebble beach that is accessible at low tide.

The shopping centre Bayview Market, located centrally within the suburb, includes a supermarket, newsagency, doctor's surgery, pharmacy and a variety of other stores.

[4] Blackmans Bay did not develop as quickly as Brown's River or Kingston Beach, as the lack of a road or jetty made it difficult to access.