Glenorchy
TAS 7010 · Glenorchy
12,013 (2021) → 11,708 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glenorchy is a stable suburb in Glenorchy, TAS 7010, about 7km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Glenorchy are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Glenorchy has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7010 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Nepal (7.42%), India (4.22%), England (1.77%), China (1.42%), Pakistan (0.97%)
Top languages: Nepali (8.57%), Punjabi (2.09%), Mandarin (1.43%), Urdu (1.22%), Vietnamese (0.94%)
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 1019 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Guilford Young CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- Dominic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1018
- Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · IndependentICSEA 947
- Glenorchy Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 896
- Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 867
Nearby (within 10km)
- Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 918
- St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1035
- Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1012
- Rosetta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 965
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 861
- Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 942
- Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 903
- Tasmanian eSchoolCombined · Government · 2.6km
- Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1080
- Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 987
- Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 3.1km
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1033
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glenorchy
How far is Glenorchy from Hobart CBD?
Glenorchy is about 6.6 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glenorchy?
Glenorchy has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 950 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glenorchy?
Glenorchy has a transport score of 52/100 and 91 bus stops.