Huonville
TAS 7109 · Huon Valley
3,002 (2021) → 3,163 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Huonville is a moderate growth suburb in Huon Valley, TAS 7109, about 27km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Huonville are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 20/100, and is about 15km inland. Huonville has an overall score of 40/100, 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 7109 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.56%), Nepal (1.13%), Germany (0.77%), New Zealand (0.77%), India (0.53%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.07%), Spanish (0.5%), Italian (0.33%), Mandarin (0.3%), Cantonese (0.27%)
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 942 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Huonville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 909
- Huonville High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 901
Nearby (within 10km)
- Franklin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 956
- Glen Huon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1000
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Huonville
How far is Huonville from Hobart CBD?
Huonville is about 27.3 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Huonville?
Huonville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 905 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Huonville?
Huonville has a transport score of 20/100 and 17 bus stops.