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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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 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
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
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.