Detention
TAS 7321 · Circular Head
35 (2021) → 36 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Detention is a declining suburb in Circular Head, TAS 7321, about 272km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Detention are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 25/100, and is right by the coast. Detention has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: Canada (34.29%), New Zealand (11.43%), USA (11.43%)
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.
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
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Detention
How far is Detention from Hobart CBD?
Detention is about 271.5 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Detention?
Detention has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Detention?
Detention has a transport score of 25/100 and 2 bus stops.