Howrah

TAS 7018 · Clarence

9,545 (2021) → 9,769 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

9,545

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Howrah is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7018, about 7km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Howrah are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is right by the coast. Howrah has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

6.9 km

To Hobart CBD

570 m

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

9,545

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,690

vs NSW median-8.6%

Bachelor degree or higher44.4%

Born in Australia83.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,653 / 4 / 181

Top countries of birth: England (3.4%), China (1.49%), India (1.1%), Nepal (0.74%), New Zealand (0.59%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.67%), Greek (1.04%), Nepali (0.85%), Punjabi (0.81%), Cantonese (0.36%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

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

Schools

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Howrah Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
Southern Support SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 962

Nearby (within 10km)

Clarence High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1018
Rokeby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 847
Clarendon Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 795
Emmanuel Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 972
Bayview Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 870
John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 961
MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1035
Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 930
Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1055
Bellerive Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1044
The Cottage SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1117
Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 995

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

71Bus

CBD commute (est.)33 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

32 in suburbSupermarkets

44 in suburbCafes/Rest.

1715 in suburbParks

2016 in suburbPlaygrounds

5636 in suburbPools

44 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

44 in suburbGPs

22 in suburbPharmacies

33 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

3512 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachLittle Howrah Beach (580 m)

Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (6.9 km)

Nearest vet3.4 km

Nearest airportHobart (9.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.10

Per 1,000 residents

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.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services4

Exceeding NQS or above2 of 4 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.42

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.58%

Projected population 204111,042

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Clarence

MorningtonData not available52transport RokebyData not available43transport BelleriveData not available77transport Clarendon ValeData not available51transport TranmereData not available50transport Mount RumneyData not available33transport

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Frequently asked questions about Howrah

How far is Howrah from Hobart CBD?

Howrah is about 6.9 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Howrah?

Howrah has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Howrah?

Howrah has a transport score of 53/100 and 71 bus stops.