Mornington

TAS 7018 · Clarence

2,469 (2021) → 2,375 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

2,469

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

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.

6.3 km

To Hobart CBD

2.2 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,469

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,423

vs NSW median-23.1%

Bachelor degree or higher33.8%

Born in Australia80.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse911 / 0 / 44

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

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Residential

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.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

MacKillop Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1035

Nearby (within 10km)

Warrane Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 930
Eastside Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 993
Clarence High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1018
Southern Support SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 962
Howrah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1059
Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1055
Bellerive Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1044
Rosny CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 995
The Cottage SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1117
Lindisfarne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1050
Rose Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 975
Montagu Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1086

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

37Bus

CBD commute (est.)31 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

40 in suburbSupermarkets

20 in suburbCafes/Rest.

123 in suburbParks

113 in suburbPlaygrounds

47Pools

71 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

20 in suburbGPs

20 in suburbPharmacies

50 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

551 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachHowrah Beach (2.3 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (6.2 km)

Nearest vet2.6 km

Nearest airportHobart (9.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.41

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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Childcare desert

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

Long Day Care

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.41

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate-0.97%

Projected population 20412,856

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Clarence

WarraneData not available49transport BelleriveData not available77transport HowrahData not available53transport Rosny ParkData not available52transport LindisfarneData not available50transport Montagu BayData not available61transport

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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 1035 (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.