Franklin
TAS 7113 · Huon Valley
1,301 (2021) → 1,371 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Franklin is a moderate growth suburb in Huon Valley, TAS 7113, about 36km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Franklin are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 15/100, and is about 12km inland. Franklin has an overall score of 33/100, 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 (7.3%), New Zealand (1.23%), South Africa (0.92%), Germany (0.85%), Scotland (0.85%)
Top languages: French (0.46%), Polish (0.38%), Tagalog (0.38%), Spanish (0.38%), Mandarin (0.31%)
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 943 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Franklin Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 960
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glen Huon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 993
- Huonville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 889
- Huonville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 925
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.9kmICSEA 950
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
How far is Franklin from Hobart CBD?
Franklin is about 35.6 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 960 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Franklin?
Franklin has a transport score of 15/100 and 6 bus stops.