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Latrobe

TAS 7307 · Latrobe

5,030 (2021) → 5,293 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

38
Overall score

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

5,030
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
18
Transport score

Latrobe is a moderate growth suburb in Latrobe, TAS 7307, about 196km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Latrobe are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 18/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Latrobe has an overall score of 38/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

196.4 km
To Hobart CBD
8.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

5,030
Population
43
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,173
vs NSW median-36.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$53,088/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -11%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7307 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher20.7%
Born in Australia85.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,874 / 3 / 119

Top countries of birth: England (2.94%), New Zealand (0.76%), Nepal (0.6%), India (0.44%), Netherlands (0.34%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.76%), Arabic (0.44%), Spanish (0.44%), Mandarin (0.34%), Indonesian (0.22%)

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

33

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

15
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 942 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Geneva Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1011
  • St Patrick's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 975
  • Latrobe High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 956
  • Latrobe Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Spreyton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 946
  • Andrews Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 972
  • Miandetta Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 950
  • Sassafras Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 876
  • Reece High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 921
  • East Devonport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 834
  • Devonport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 914
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.3kmICSEA 1014
  • Indie School - DevonportSecondary · Independent · 9.5kmICSEA 906
  • Devonport High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 939
  • Hillcrest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 912

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

18
17Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.6% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.2%
Retail Trade
11.1%
Construction
9.8%
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
9.4%
Manufacturing
8.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.0°C
Summer max
12.8°C
Winter max
1,000mm
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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
66 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1111 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

4Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (81/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachEast Devonport Beach (9.4 km)
Nearest hospitalMersey Community Hospital (2.5 km)
Nearest vet16.2 km
Nearest airportDevonport (9.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

8

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
11
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

11

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

6
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

54

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
3
Museums
3
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

16

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.20
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.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

12

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.60

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
1
Aged care homes
68
Residential places
2
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

3
Christian3 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb3

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

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.28%
Projected population 20416,414
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Latrobe

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Frequently asked questions about Latrobe

How far is Latrobe from Hobart CBD?

Latrobe is about 196.4 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Latrobe?

Latrobe has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 968 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Latrobe?

Latrobe has a transport score of 18/100 and 17 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.