Mornington
TAS 7018 · Clarence
2,469 (2021) → 2,375 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mornington is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7018, about 6km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Mornington are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 52/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mornington has an overall score of 66/100, 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 7018 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (2.19%), England (2.15%), Nepal (2.11%), India (1.9%), Philippines (0.81%)
Top languages: Nepali (2.47%), Mandarin (2.19%), Punjabi (1.78%), Vietnamese (0.57%), Spanish (0.45%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 904
- Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1003
- Clarence High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1021
- Southern Support SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 948
- Howrah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1057
- Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1060
- Bellerive Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1060
- Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 987
- The Cottage SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1113
- Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1060
- Rose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 982
- Montagu Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1081
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mornington
How far is Mornington from Hobart CBD?
Mornington is about 6.3 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mornington?
Mornington has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1046 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mornington?
Mornington has a transport score of 52/100 and 37 bus stops.