Cambridge
TAS 7170 · Clarence
1,454 (2021) → 1,487 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cambridge is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7170, about 11km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Cambridge are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cambridge has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7170 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.06%), China (1.17%), New Zealand (1.1%), South Africa (0.76%), India (0.48%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.72%), Punjabi (0.62%), Italian (0.62%), Portuguese (0.34%), Bengali (0.28%)
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 991 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1041
Nearby (within 10km)
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1046
- Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.7kmICSEA 1003
- Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 904
- Clarendon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 754
- Southern Support SchoolCombined · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 948
- Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1060
- Howrah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1057
- Clarence High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1021
- St Cuthbert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.5kmICSEA 1035
- Risdon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 875
- Australian Christian College - HobartCombined · Independent · 7.6kmICSEA 1014
- John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.8kmICSEA 968
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge
How far is Cambridge from Hobart CBD?
Cambridge is about 11.4 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1041 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cambridge?
Cambridge has a transport score of 33/100 and 29 bus stops.