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Geilston Bay

TAS 7015 · Clarence

3,461 (2021) → 3,622 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

64
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,461
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
48
Transport score

Geilston Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7015, about 6km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Geilston Bay are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 48/100, and is right by the coast. Geilston Bay has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

6.0 km
To Hobart CBD
660 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

3,461
Population
43
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,610
vs NSW median-13.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,654/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ +0%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7015 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher43.5%
Born in Australia84.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,392 / 17 / 31

Top countries of birth: England (3.41%), China (1.07%), New Zealand (1.04%), India (0.75%), Nepal (0.66%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.95%), Nepali (0.66%), Greek (0.38%), Punjabi (0.38%), Urdu (0.32%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

61

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

66
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Australian Christian College - HobartCombined · IndependentICSEA 1014
  • Lindisfarne North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 995

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Cuthbert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1035
  • Risdon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 875
  • Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1060
  • Rose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 982
  • Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1003
  • Montagu Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1081
  • Bowen Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 973
  • Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 904
  • Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 942
  • Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 987
  • Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 4.5km
  • Tasmanian eSchoolCombined · Government · 4.6km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

48
39Bus
CBD commute (est.)30 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.1% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.5%
Public Administration & Safety
13.6%
Education & Training
9.5%
Construction
9.1%
Retail Trade
8.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

30 in suburbSupermarkets
20 in suburbCafes/Rest.
104 in suburbParks
116 in suburbPlaygrounds
6325 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
40 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3815 in suburbSports fields
1Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachBellerive Beach (6.0 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (5.5 km)
Nearest vet1.9 km
Nearest airportHobart (13.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

49

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
38
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

56

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

10
Parks
3
Nature reserves
23
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

18

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

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

25

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.29
Per 1,000 residents

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

Places of Worship

3
Christian1 in suburb
1
Muslim0 in suburb
Total within 3km4
In this suburb1

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

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.14%
Projected population 20414,004
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Clarence

LindisfarneData not available50transportRose BayData not available58transportRisdon ValeData not available41transportMontagu BayData not available61transportRosny ParkData not available55transportRisdonData not available34transport

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Frequently asked questions about Geilston Bay

How far is Geilston Bay from Hobart CBD?

Geilston Bay is about 6.0 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Geilston Bay?

Geilston Bay has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Geilston Bay?

Geilston Bay has a transport score of 48/100 and 39 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.