Midway Point
TAS 7171 · Sorell
3,384 (2021) → 3,635 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Midway Point is a high growth suburb in Sorell, TAS 7171, about 19km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Midway Point are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Midway Point has an overall score of 45/100, 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 7171 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.25%), New Zealand (1%), Philippines (0.71%), India (0.59%), USA (0.59%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.83%), Nepali (0.77%), Arabic (0.27%), Afrikaans (0.24%), Urdu (0.24%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sorell SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 924
- Indie School - Glenorchy (Sorell Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.8km
- Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1041
- Richmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 1021
- St John's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.8kmICSEA 1010
- Dodges Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 981
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.
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Midway Point
How far is Midway Point from Hobart CBD?
Midway Point is about 19.2 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 69 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Midway Point?
Midway Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Midway Point?
Midway Point has a transport score of 33/100 and 9 bus stops.