Austins Ferry
TAS 7011 · Glenorchy
2,395 (2021) → 2,574 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Austins Ferry is a stable suburb in Glenorchy, TAS 7011, about 14km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Austins Ferry are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 45/100, and is right by the coast. Austins Ferry has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (3.17%), England (2%), Philippines (0.92%), Nepal (0.71%), Scotland (0.54%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.59%), Malayalam (1%), Hindi (0.88%), Nepali (0.79%), Italian (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 931 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Virgil's CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1024
Nearby (within 10km)
- Austins Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 907
- Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 990
- Claremont CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 909
- Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 918
- JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 793
- St Francis Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 849
- JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 822
- JRLF - Gagebrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 759
- St Paul's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 881
- JRLF - Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 816
- Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 897
- Rosetta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 970
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Austins Ferry
How far is Austins Ferry from Hobart CBD?
Austins Ferry is about 13.5 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Austins Ferry?
Austins Ferry has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Austins Ferry?
Austins Ferry has a transport score of 45/100 and 18 bus stops.