Montagu Bay
TAS 7018 · Clarence
718 (2021) → 716 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Montagu Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7018, about 3km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Montagu Bay are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 61/100, and is right by the coast. Montagu Bay has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.2%), China (1.95%), India (1.67%), USA (1.11%), Nepal (0.97%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.81%), Nepali (1.53%), Cantonese (1.25%), Gujarati (0.84%), Filipino (0.84%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Montagu Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.3kmICSEA 975
- Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 995
- Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1055
- Bellerive Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1044
- The Cottage SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1117
- Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1050
- Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 930
- St Cuthbert's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1038
- Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 993
- Australian Christian College - HobartCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 968
- Lindisfarne North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1002
- Clarence High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1018
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Montagu Bay
How far is Montagu Bay from Hobart CBD?
Montagu Bay is about 3.2 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Montagu Bay?
Montagu Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Montagu Bay?
Montagu Bay has a transport score of 61/100 and 11 bus stops.