Penguin

TAS 7316 · Central Coast

4,132 (2021) → 4,166 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

Overall score

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

4,132

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Penguin is a stable suburb in Central Coast, TAS 7316, about 221km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Penguin are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 20/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Penguin has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

220.6 km

To Hobart CBD

3.1 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

4,132

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,301

vs NSW median-29.7%

Bachelor degree or higher27.9%

Born in Australia83.7%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,498 / 4 / 109

Top countries of birth: England (4.09%), New Zealand (1.33%), Netherlands (0.65%), Scotland (0.61%), Philippines (0.46%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.27%), German (0.24%), Mandarin (0.22%), Filipino (0.17%), French (0.12%)

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

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 946 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

North West Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1006
Penguin District SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 964

Nearby (within 10km)

Riana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 949
West Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 858
Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 951

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

24Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

20.0°C

Summer max

12.8°C

Winter max

980mm

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.

33 in suburbSupermarkets

44 in suburbCafes/Rest.

44 in suburbParks

55 in suburbPlaygrounds

0Pools

55 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

2222 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

Nearest beachPenguin Beach (3.2 km)

Nearest hospitalNorth West Regional Hospital (17.9 km)

Nearest vet3.0 km

Nearest airportBurnie/Wynyard (31.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.21%

Projected population 20414,232

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Cheero Point$350K30transport Bar Point$693K0transport Cogra BayData not available46transport Gunderman$1.40M0transport Box HeadData not available0transport Ettalong Beach$1.26M60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Penguin

How far is Penguin from Hobart CBD?

Penguin is about 220.6 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Penguin?

Penguin has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Penguin?

Penguin has a transport score of 20/100 and 24 bus stops.