Cygnet
TAS 7112 · Huon Valley
1,742 (2021) → 1,850 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cygnet is a moderate growth suburb in Huon Valley, TAS 7112, about 34km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Cygnet are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 15/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cygnet has an overall score of 42/100, 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 (7.12%), New Zealand (1.61%), Netherlands (0.75%), Scotland (0.69%), USA (0.69%)
Top languages: Japan (0.8%), Arabic (0.69%), Spanish (0.63%), Mandarin (0.57%), German (0.57%)
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 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cygnet Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
- St James Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 889
Nearby (within 10km)
- PeregrinePrimary · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1062
- Franklin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 960
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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 Cygnet
How far is Cygnet from Hobart CBD?
Cygnet is about 34.0 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Cygnet?
Cygnet has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 937 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cygnet?
Cygnet has a transport score of 15/100 and 7 bus stops.