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Bicheno

TAS 7215 · Glamorgan-Spring Bay

1,049 (2021)1,093 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

40
Overall score

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

1,049
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
7
Transport score

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.

133.0 km
To Hobart CBD
4.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

1,049
Population
54
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,030
vs NSW median-44.3%
Bachelor degree or higher34.0%
Born in Australia75.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse422 / 9 / 7

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

Residential

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

Schools

23

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

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

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Bicheno Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1017

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

7
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

22.5°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
760mm
Rainfall/yr
6.5h
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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
1111 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
88 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachRedbill Beach (5.0 km)
Nearest hospitalSt Marys Community Health Centre (35.8 km)
Nearest vet101.9 km
Nearest airportLaunceston (94.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
8
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

25

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

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

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

44

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
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.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

59

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.95

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.03%
Projected population 20411,211
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

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.