Fern Tree
TAS 7054 · Hobart
763 (2021) → 756 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fern Tree is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7054, about 8km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Fern Tree are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 42/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Fern Tree has an overall score of 56/100, 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 (8.52%), USA (1.83%), New Zealand (1.44%), Scotland (1.18%), South Africa (1.05%)
Top languages: French (1.83%), German (1.57%), Mandarin (0.79%), Urdu (0.39%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent · 3.9km
- Hobart CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1051
- Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1115
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 5.7km
- Kingston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 999
- Princes Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1149
- South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1137
- Indie School - Glenorchy (Kingston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 6.1km
- The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.2kmICSEA 1136
- Calvin Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 6.2kmICSEA 1085
- Calvin Christian School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent · 6.2km
- Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 997
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fern Tree
How far is Fern Tree from Hobart CBD?
Fern Tree is about 7.6 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fern Tree?
Fern Tree has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fern Tree?
Fern Tree has a transport score of 42/100 and 16 bus stops.