Bicheno
TAS 7215 · Glamorgan-Spring Bay
1,049 (2021) → 1,093 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bicheno is a moderate growth suburb in Glamorgan-Spring Bay, TAS 7215, about 133km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Bicheno are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 7/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bicheno has an overall score of 40/100, 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: England (4%), Nepal (3.24%), New Zealand (1.62%), China (0.86%), Netherlands (0.86%)
Top languages: Nepali (3.53%), Mandarin (1.81%), French (0.38%), German (0.38%), Italian (0.38%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bicheno Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1017
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bicheno
How far is Bicheno from Hobart CBD?
Bicheno is about 133.0 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Bicheno?
Bicheno has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1017 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bicheno?
Bicheno has a transport score of 7/100 and 2 bus stops.