Geilston Bay
TAS 7015 · Clarence
3,461 (2021) → 3,622 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1024 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lindisfarne North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
- Australian Christian College - HobartCombined · IndependentICSEA 968
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1038
- Risdon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 883
- Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1050
- Rose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 975
- Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 993
- Montagu Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1086
- Bowen Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 945
- Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 930
- Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 930
- Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 995
- Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 4.5km
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 887
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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 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 985 (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.