George Town
TAS 7253 · George Town
4,536 (2021) → 4,644 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
George Town is a stable suburb in George Town, TAS 7253, about 202km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in George Town are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 11/100, and is a short drive from the coast. George Town has an overall score of 35/100, 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 (4.39%), New Zealand (1.12%), Scotland (0.64%), Netherlands (0.57%), Nepal (0.51%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.31%), Spanish (0.22%), Punjabi (0.18%), Italian (0.18%), Mandarin (0.15%)
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 912 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Star of the Sea Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 946
- South George Town Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
- Port Dalrymple SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 871
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night 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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about George Town
How far is George Town from Hobart CBD?
George Town is about 202.3 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in George Town?
George Town has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 912 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in George Town?
George Town has a transport score of 11/100 and 5 bus stops.