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Austins Ferry

TAS 7011 · Glenorchy

2,395 (2021) → 2,574 est. (2025) · Stable

53
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,395
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
46
Transport score

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 46/100, and is right by the coast. Austins Ferry has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

13.5 km
To Hobart CBD
620 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

2,395
Population
39
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,625
vs NSW median-12.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$56,699/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -5%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7011 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher28.1%
Born in Australia84.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse885 / 0 / 31

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

–
Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

62

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

33
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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 894
  • Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 977
  • Claremont CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 907
  • OneSchool Global - Hobart CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 970
  • Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 902
  • JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 772
  • St Francis Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 866
  • JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 800
  • JRLF - Gagebrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 787
  • St Paul's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 895
  • JRLF - Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 800
  • Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 903

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

46
18Bus
CBD commute (est.)53 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.1% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.2%
Construction
12.4%
Retail Trade
11.3%
Public Administration & Safety
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.0%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
40 in suburbCafes/Rest.
155 in suburbParks
81 in suburbPlaygrounds
778 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
32 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
304 in suburbSports fields
1Vets

In this suburb

4Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachWindermere Beach (2.8 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (13.2 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportHobart (22.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

52

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
30
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

75

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

15
Parks
9
Nature reserves
8
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

29

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

37

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.42
Per 1,000 residents

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

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
56
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

2
Christian1 in suburb
1
Hindu1 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.82%
Projected population 20412,514
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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 46/100 and 18 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.