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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)

Demographics

3,461
Population
43
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,610
vs NSW median-13.0%
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

Residential

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

Schools

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

  • 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

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

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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
20 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3815 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
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

Population & Growth

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

Source: 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.

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.