Currie
TAS 7256 · King Island
766 (2021) → 764 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Currie is a declining suburb in King Island, TAS 7256, about 438km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Currie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Currie has an overall score of 32/100, 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 7256 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (2.61%), New Zealand (2.09%), England (1.57%), USA (0.78%), Brazil (0.52%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.78%), German (0.52%), Hindi (0.52%), Punjabi (0.52%), Spanish (0.52%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 950 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- King Island District High SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 950
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
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
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
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Currie
How far is Currie from Hobart CBD?
Currie is about 438.5 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Currie?
Currie has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 950 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Currie?
Currie has a transport score of 0/100.