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Glenorchy

TAS 7010 · Glenorchy

12,013 (2021)11,708 est. (2025) · Stable

71
Overall score

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

12,013
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
52
Transport score

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.

6.6 km
To Hobart CBD
2.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

12,013
Population
35
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)$1,143
vs NSW median-38.2%
Bachelor degree or higher39.3%
Born in Australia66.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,777 / 742 / 288

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

Residential

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

Schools

60
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1019 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Guilford Young CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1020
  • Dominic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1017
  • Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · IndependentICSEA 946
  • Glenorchy Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 907
  • Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 864

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 919
  • St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1029
  • Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1020
  • Rosetta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 970
  • Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 887
  • Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 930
  • Montrose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 897
  • Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1071
  • Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 975
  • Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 3.1km
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1021
  • New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1046

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

52
90Bus
CBD commute (est.)32 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.

73 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4030 in suburbParks
2411 in suburbPlaygrounds
2310 in suburbPools
136 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
31 in suburbGPs
74 in suburbPharmacies
31 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
5625 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachWindermere Beach (4.9 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (6.7 km)
Nearest vet1.8 km
Nearest airportHobart (20.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.64%
Projected population 204112,611
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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 951 (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 90 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.